empty container
/ˈɛm.ti kənˈteɪ.nər/ · em·ty con·tai·ner
noun
- A hollow object, such as a box, bottle, or can, that is not filled with its intended contents. The empty container on the shelf was waiting to be filled with fresh produce.
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Did you know? The concept of an empty container has been a subject of interest in philosophy, particularly in the context of Plato's theory of forms, where the idea of a container is seen as a fundamental concept in understanding the nature of reality. The phrase has also been used metaphorically in literature to describe emotional or spiritual emptiness.