Containers and Packaging Vocabulary in English

Containers and packaging are an essential part of modern manufacturing and logistics. They protect products during transportation, storage, and distribution, and they play a critical role in maintaining the quality and safety of goods. This lesson will provide a list of different types of containers and packaging with pictures.

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Containers and Packaging Vocabulary

List of Containers and Packaging

Multipack
Blister pack
Box
Box or packet
Matchbox
Stick or packet
Packet package
Packet roll
Tube
Carton/juice box
Sachet
Pot
Aerosol can
Can
Tub
Bottle
Tin
Jar
Bag/packet
Punnet
Tray
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Containers and Quantities in English

blister pack – a container in which something small is sold, consisting of a flat layer and a raised cover of plastic that protects the product.
bubble wrap – a sheet of plastic containing bubbles of air that is used for protecting things while they are being moved or sent by post
carton – a container for goods, made of cardboard
case – a container for holding a large number of separate things, especially bottles, or the things in the container
cover – the paper or card on the front of a record or CD
inlay(BrE) – a piece of printed paper or card inside the case of a CD or DVD, giving information about it.
jacket – a cover for a record.
package – an object or set of objects wrapped in a box or in paper and sent or given to someone.
packaging – the boxes, bottles, plastic, etc used for wrapping products so that they can be sold
packet – a small parcel or envelope containing a set of similar things.
pillbox – a small container in which to keep pills
sachet (BrE) – a small flat paper or plastic bag that contains a small amount of something, especially a powder or a liquid
tube – a long narrow plastic or metal container with a lid at one end that you squeeze in order to push out the soft substance inside
wrapper – a piece of paper, plastic, etc that is wrapped around something that you buy
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Containers and Packaging Examples

The groceries were packed in a sturdy cardboard box.
He stored the nuts in a metal can.
The milk cartons were stacked in the fridge.
The furniture was shipped in a wooden crate.
The chemicals were stored in a 55-gallon drum.
She put the bread in a plastic bag.
The wine was stored in an oak barrel.
The toys were stored in a colorful plastic bin.
The soda was sold in a glass bottle.
She filled the bucket with water from the well.
The fruit was displayed in a woven basket.
He received a small package in the mail.
The paint was stored in a 5-gallon pail.
The goods were stacked on a pallet.
The toothpaste was sold in a plastic tube.
She carried her belongings in a canvas tote.
The dishes were arranged on a plastic tray.
The food was stored in a reusable container.
The juice was sold in a plastic jug.
She preserved the jam in a glass jar.
The beer was stored in a keg.
The snacks were sold in a resealable pouch.
The potatoes were stored in a burlap sack.
He received a mysterious package on his doorstep.
The chemicals were stored in a glass flask.
The gasoline was stored in a steel tank.
The propane was stored in a cylinder.
She mailed the letter in a padded envelope.
The paper was stacked in a neat pile.
The film was sold in a roll.
The products were shipped in a shipper container.
The chips were sold in a plastic sleeve.
The candy was wrapped in a shiny wrapper.

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Containers and Packaging Vocabulary

List of Containers and Packaging

Containers and Quantities in English

Containers and Packaging Examples

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