Meaning 1neutral · 82%
A large standardized box used to store or transport goods.
Natural examples
Der Container kam gestern am Hafen an.
The container arrived at the port yesterday.
Sie lagerte die Möbel in einem trockenen Container.
She stored the furniture in a dry container.
Ein Kran hob den Container auf den Güterzug.
A crane lifted the container onto the freight train.
Usage note
Container is masculine; its plural has the same form. It can travel by ship, rail, or truck.
Mini-lesson: Container
A large standardized box used to store or transport goods. Container is masculine; its plural has the same form. It can travel by ship, rail, or truck.
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