General containers
basket
noun
a container for carrying or keeping things in, made from thin pieces of plastic, wire, or wood woven together, and sometimes with a handle
bin
noun
a container for storing something, especially a large amount
box
noun
a container with straight sides, a flat base, and sometimes a lid
case
noun
a container or cover for keeping or protecting something
catch-all
noun
a container for a variety of things that are not related to each other
chest
noun
a large strong heavy box used for moving or storing things
container
noun
something used for storing or holding things, for example a box, bottle, or bowl
container
noun
a very large metal or wooden box designed to be loaded easily onto ships and trucks
crate
noun
a large wooden box used for moving or storing goods
envelope
noun
a thin case that contains something
mold
noun
an empty container into which you pour a liquid that you want to be the same shape as the container when it becomes hard
packing case
noun
a packing crate
packing crate
noun
a large wooden box used for storing things or moving them to other places
pallet
noun
a flat wooden or metal surface used for moving or storing heavy goods
pocket
noun
a small bag or other container that forms part of an object, for example a bag
receptacle
noun
a container
tin
noun
a metal container with a lid, used for storing things
