How to Use container in a Sentence

container

noun

• The tea leaves come in a small metal container.
• The shipment of tools arrived at the dock in cargo containers yesterday.
• This cologne is made in New York City and comes in a 3.4-ounce container.
  — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 5 Jan. 2024
• So foam to-go and meat containers can go in but they must be rinsed.
  — Dana Oland, Idaho Statesman, 8 Apr. 2024
• The cookies can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week.
  — Ursula Ferrigno, Saveur, 3 Oct. 2024
• Bury the seeds in a moist mixture of sand and peat moss in a small, plastic container.
  — Steve Bender, Southern Living, 23 Jan. 2023
• Put this lock container in a room to force yourself to part with the scroll for a few minutes a day.
  — Taylor Gumm, Rolling Stone, 7 Feb. 2024
• The drones come folded up to the size of a pizza box, and 24 can be packed into a container.
  — Michael Peck, Popular Mechanics, 28 Mar. 2023
• Then put the plant back into the container and water well.
  — Jeanette Marantos, Los Angeles Times, 1 Mar. 2024
• Cruz asked Rodriguez to bring back his Olympic gold medal and a container of ground peanuts.
  — Morgan Campbell Todd Heisler, New York Times, 24 June 2023
• All that trash used to sit on the street out of containers for hours, attracting rats.
  — Chantelle Lee, TIME, 15 May 2024
• She was dropped off at the park in a Tupperware container in 2021.
  — Christian Thorsberg, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 Jan. 2024
• Just leave them in their container, let the leaves and stem die back and give them the same cold, dark treatment as fuchsias.
  — Jeff Lowenfels, Anchorage Daily News, 7 Sep. 2023
• In fact, Bernhardt considers the whole house a container for the ’80s.
  — Kate Guadagnino Emiliano Granado, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2023
• Soak smaller pieces, such as the tank cap, in a large container filled with vinegar.
  — Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Aug. 2023
• These also freeze well in airtight containers for 10 to 12 months but leave about a half-inch of space at the top.
  — Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 30 Nov. 2024
• Put the container in a shady spot outdoors for a few days while the seeds germinate.
  — Lauren David, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 July 2024
• Alongside the jam, Nacho shared a photo of his dog next to a container of treats.
  — Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 9 Aug. 2024
• They all could be used as a container plant for the growing season, and a houseplant for the winter.
  — Janet B. Carson, Arkansas Online, 25 June 2023
• This container has 20 gummies which will last just shy of one month.
  — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 6 Apr. 2024
• Growing your own basil is easy to do in a sunny spot, either in the ground or in containers.
  — Sheryl Geerts, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 June 2023
• The clear plastic containers were on sale for a limited time, the ad said.
  — Cordilia James, wsj.com, 29 Apr. 2023
• The shipping container, built for two to eight soldiers, was his refuge.
  — Vincent T. Davis, San Antonio Express-News, 6 Mar. 2023
• This also goes for any containers or lids that no longer have mates.
  — Barbara Bellesi Zito, Southern Living, 3 Dec. 2024
• And there were 56 containers of hazardous materials on board at the time of the crash, some of which were breached.
  — Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 28 Mar. 2024
• Then, put the lid over the top of the container to secure it in place, trimming away excess screen or fabric.
  — Viveka Neveln, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 May 2024
• Set beer traps by filling a small container or pan with cheap beer.
  — Kylie Martin, Detroit Free Press, 21 June 2024
• More droppings were on top of to-go containers and on the floor under the containers.
  — Jacqueline Pinedo, Sacramento Bee, 3 May 2024
• Our pros loved that the milk container was detachable, so any leftover milk could be stored in the fridge.
  — Good Housekeeping, 31 July 2023
• Keep them in an airtight container, or they can be frozen.
  — Contributing Writer, Orange County Register, 1 Dec. 2024

Last Updated: 20 Dec 2024