Crate (Noun)
Meaning 1
The quantity contained in a crate.
Classification
Nouns denoting quantities and units of measure.
Examples
- A crate of oranges usually contains around 36-40 pieces of fruit.
- The store sells a crate of bottled water for $20, which includes 24 bottles.
- She ordered a crate of fresh eggs, which turned out to be 2 dozen in total.
- He bought a crate of wine, which was 12 bottles in all.
- The farmer picked a crate of fresh strawberries, filling it with 18 pounds of the fruit.
Synonyms
Meaning 2
A rugged box (usually made of wood); used for shipping.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.