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.
• Place the container in the hole and fill around the pot with soil.
  — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 11 Dec. 2024
• Use a sharpie to note the date of when it was opened on the container.
  — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 9 Feb. 2025
• 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
• In that case, the system needs to tell the planner to receive that container first.
  — Steve Banker, Forbes, 11 Oct. 2022
• 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
• Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week.
  — Janelle Bitker, San Francisco Chronicle, 4 Nov. 2022
• Simply store them in an airtight container in the fridge for a day or two.
  — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Jan. 2025
• 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
• When your ice cream is ready, just lift the lid off and transfer to a storage container.
  — Alaina Chou, Bon Appétit, 10 Jan. 2025
• In the clip, the tiger enters the container first, and then rescuers close the door on the animal and raise her to safety.
  — Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 7 Feb. 2025
• 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
• But the container needs to be emptied daily, which means the farmer needs to hire lots of workers.
  — Marianne Krasny, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
• 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
• Like chive plants, parsley grows best in moist soil and sun and doesn’t take up much space in herb beds or container gardens.
  — Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Feb. 2025
• Grab these stackable Rubbermaid food storage containers to keep leftovers fresh and the fridge organized.
  — Isabel Garcia, People.com, 17 Feb. 2025

Last Updated: 8 Mar 2025