Meaning of the word "Shipping container" in English
What does "Shipping container" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
Shipping container
US /ˈʃɪpɪŋ kənˈteɪnər/
UK /ˈʃɪpɪŋ kənˈteɪnə/
Noun
a large, standardized reusable metal box used for the safe, efficient, and secure storage and transport of materials and products within a global containerized intermodal freight transport system
Example:
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The goods were loaded into a shipping container for overseas transport.
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Many old shipping containers are repurposed into homes or offices.