| Main Entry: | |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | holder for physical object |
| Synonyms: | alembic, bag, beaker, bin, bottle, bowl, box, bucket, bunker, caisson, can, canister, canteen, capsule, carafe, carton, cask, casket, cauldron, chamber, chest, churn, cistern, cradle, crate, crock, dish, ewer, firkin, flask, hamper, hod, hopper, humidor, hutch, jar, jeroboam, jug, kettle, magnum, package, packet, pail, pit, pod, poke, pot, pottery, pouch, purse, receptacle, reliquary, repository, sac, sack, scuttle, stein, storage, tank, tub, utensil, vase, vat, vessel, vial |
| Main Entry: | carton |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | box for holding items |
| Synonyms: | bin, case, casket, chest, coffer, container, corrugated box, crate, pack, package, packet |
| Main Entry: | chamber |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | small compartment, room |
| Synonyms: | alcove, antechamber, apartment, bedchamber, bedroom, box, case, cavity, cell, chest, container, cubicle, enclosure, flat, hall, hollow, lodging, pocket, room, socket |
| Main Entry: | closet |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | storage cupboard, usually tall |
| Synonyms: | ambry, bin, buffet, cabinet, chest of drawers, clothes room, cold storage, container, depository, locker, receptacle, recess, repository, room, safe, sideboard, vault, walk-in, wardrobe |
| Main Entry: | decanter |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | vessel |
| Synonyms: | bottle, canteen, carafe, container, cruet, flask, jug, magnum, pitcher, wine bottle |
| Main Entry: | dish |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | eating receptacle |
| Synonyms: | bowl, casserole, ceramic, china, container, cup, mug, pitcher, plate, platter, porringer, pot, pottery, salver, saucer, tray, vessel |
| Notes: | dish is a more general term and plate is more specialized |
| Main Entry: | envelope |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | wrapper |
| Synonyms: | bag, box, case, casing, cloak, coat, coating, container, cover, covering, enclosure, hide, jacket, pocket, pouch, receptacle, sheath, shell, skin, vesicle, wrapping |
| Notes: | envelop is the verb; envelope is the noun |
| Main Entry: | keg |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | barrel |
| Synonyms: | butt, cask, container, drum, firkin, hogshead, pipe, tub, tun, vat |
| Main Entry: | kit |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | provisions, equipment |
| Synonyms: | accoutrements, apparatus, assortment, bag, collection, container, effects, gear, impedimenta, implements, material, outfit, pack, paraphernalia, rig, satchel, selection, set, stock, stuff, suitcase, supplies, tackle, things, tools, trappings, utensils |