CONTAINER

[noun] [C]A container is a hollow object, such as a box or a bottle, which can be used for holding something esp. for the purposes of carrying or storing.an unbreakable containera plastic drinks containerShe kept the buttons in an old ice-cream container.See picture: Containers(specialized) A container is also a very large standard-sized metal box used for transporting goods.a container ship/lorry/trainSee picture: Ships and boats