container
Pronunciation
Noun
A1 Beginner
Quick answer
An object, such as a box or jar, used to hold or store something.
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "She kept the leftover soup in a plastic _____ in the fridge."
Answer: container
In your own words, what does "container" mean?
An object, such as a box or jar, used to hold or store something.
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