aerosol |
a liquid that is in a container under pressure and comes out in a fine spray. [1/2 definitions] |
aquarium |
a tank or other container filled with water in which water animals and plants are kept. [1/2 definitions] |
ashtray |
a small bowl or other container used for depositing ashes from burning tobacco such as in cigarettes, cigars, or pipes, and also used for stamping out the ends of cigarettes or cigars when one is finished smoking. |
bag |
a soft container made of cloth, paper, or leather, used to hold things; sack; pouch. [1/4 definitions] |
barrel |
a round container with a flat top and bottom and bulging sides, often made of wood boards and metal hoops. [1/4 definitions] |
basket |
a container made of materials such as wood strips, grass, or straw that are woven or laced together. [2/3 definitions] |
beaker |
an open glass container with a flat bottom and a pouring spout. Beakers are used by chemists and other scientists. |
bin |
a container or space for storing things such as wood, certain foods, or coal. Bins are also used for storing things that will be discarded later. |
boiler |
A boiler is a strong container in which water is boiled in order to create steam to be used as a source of power. [1/2 definitions] |
boil over |
to boil until the liquid flows out of a container. |
bomb |
A bomb is a metal container with something inside it that can explode. When a bomb explodes, it can cause terrible damage and harm to things and people. Bombs are used as weapons. |
bottle |
a container with a narrow neck and no handle used to hold or pour liquids. A bottle is usually made of glass or plastic. [2/3 definitions] |
box1 |
a container made of stiff material that usually has four rectangular sides, a bottom, and a lid. [1/5 definitions] |
breadbox |
a kitchen container used for storing bread. It is usually made of metal and has a lid that can move to open or close the box. |
briefcase |
A briefcase is a flat container that is often made of leather and has a handle. Briefcases are used for carrying things like papers or books. Adults often use them when they travel between home and work. |
brim |
If a container is brimming with something, it is completely filled with that thing. It is full up to the brim. [1/3 definitions] |
bucket |
an open container with round sides, a flat bottom, and a curved handle attached to the top; pail. |
cage |
A cage is a container in which people might keep birds or other kinds of animals. A cage usually has metal bars. [1/2 definitions] |
can2 |
a metal container for food or other products, made in the shape of a cylinder. [1/3 definitions] |
canteen |
a small container for carrying water; flask. [1/2 definitions] |
cap1 |
A cap is a round top for a container. You usually find a cap on a bottle, jar, or tube. [1/3 definitions] |