How to Use container in a Sentence

container

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  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • The dry good basket comes in handy, whether for holding containers of bait or blocks of cheese and butter.
    — Travis Smola, Field & Stream, 3 May 2023
  • This would be true for planting beds as well as containers.
    — Chris McKeown, The Enquirer, 22 June 2024
  • Store the mixture in an airtight container or single-serving snack bags for a quick and easy late-night snack.
    — Jillian Kubala, Health, 4 Nov. 2024
  • No metal, glass or Thermos-style containers are permitted.
    — Ed Masley, The Arizona Republic, 3 Nov. 2024

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