crate Definition
- 1a large box or container used for transporting or storing goods
- 2a slatted wooden case used for carrying or storing bottles
- 3to pack things into a crate
Using crate: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "crate" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The fruits were shipped in wooden crates.
Example
He bought a crate of beer for the party.
Example
She carefully packed her belongings into a crate.
Example
The winery uses wooden crates to store and transport their wine bottles.
crate Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with crate
Example
The new restaurant created a stir in the neighborhood.
crated up
packed or stored in a crate
Example
All the equipment was crated up and ready for shipping.
Example
The puppy was trained to sleep in a dog crate.
Origins of crate
from Old Norse 'kratta', meaning 'basket'
Summary: crate in Brief
A 'crate' [kreɪt] is a large box or container used for transporting or storing goods, such as fruits or beer. It can also refer to a slatted wooden case used for carrying or storing bottles. The verb form means to pack things into a crate. Examples include 'The winery uses wooden crates to store and transport their wine bottles.' and 'She carefully packed her belongings into a crate.'
