Containers

Things you can put other things inside.

A piggy bank or money box is a container you use to store coins, and are usually used by children to save money. Piggy banks can be any shape but are most commonly shaped like a pig. They have a slot in the top to put coins in, and an opening at the bottom to get them out again.

Pis forPot

A pot is a container that is usually made from earthenware or metal. Pots can be used for a great variety of things, and come in different shapes. Most pots are round but some are square, some have handles and some don't, some are narrow at the base and others are the same width the whole way up. Most pots have no lid but some do. Pots can be used to store things in, to cook food in, or to grow plants in. Pot is also a slang term for marijuana.

Pis forPotty

A potty is a small toilet designed to be just the right size for toddlers who are being toilet trained. Some potties fit onto an adult sized toilet as a kind of second lid.

Pis forPouch

A pouch is a type of small bag that opens at the top. Pouches are often a shape that has a rounded bottom. Some animals, called marsupials have pouches.

Pis forPurse

The word 'purse' can have two meanings, depending on if you speak British English or not. In British English, a purse is very similar to a wallet but has a coin compartment and is only used by girls and women. Most people would use the word purse as another name for a small handbag.

Qis forQuiver

A quiver is something you store arrows in. You usually carry a quiver by wearing it on your back.

Sis forSachet

A sachet is a small bag, usually used to store potpourri or small amounts of condiments like sugar or coffee.

Sis forSack

A sack is a type of large bag that is used to store things in. Sacks are most commonly used to store foods like rice and other grains, flour, and potatoes.

Sis forSafe

A safe is a very strong metal box with a locked door. People use safes to store valuables like jewellery and money, or anything else they do not want other people to steal.

Sis forSatchel

A satchel is a small carry-bag, usually with a single strap.