crate

9 synonyms and 1 antonym for crate, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.

Noun — A large, sturdy box or open frame used to pack and transport goods.

Synonyms

Less common

Still standard English, but they carry more weight.

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Rare, literary or technical

Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.

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Synonyms by Meaning

1. noun

A large, sturdy box or open frame used to pack and transport goods.

“The workers stacked wooden crates of oranges onto the truck.”

crateful

2. noun

Informal: an old or unreliable vehicle.

“He joked that his first car was a rusty old crate held together with tape.”

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3. verb

To pack something into a crate for storage or shipping.

“They crated the antique mirror carefully before the move.”

Opposites

uncrate

How to use crate

The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.

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Etymology

From Dutch krat, "large box" or "basket" — related to the English word cart.

Full origin of crate →

Frequently asked questions

What does “crate” mean?

The word “crate” means a large, sturdy box or open frame used to pack and transport goods. In plain terms, a sturdy box for shipping or storing things, or (informally) a beat-up vehicle.

How do you pronounce “crate”?

“Crate” is pronounced krayt (/kɹeɪt/ in IPA).

How do you use “crate” in a sentence?

Here is “crate” used in a sentence: “The workers stacked wooden crates of oranges onto the truck.”

What part of speech is “crate”?

Depending on how it is used, “crate” can be a noun and a verb.

Where does the word “crate” come from?

The word “crate” comes from Dutch. From Dutch krat, "large box" or "basket" — related to the English word cart.

Is “crate” a common word?

“Crate” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “crate” have?

“Crate” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a large, sturdy box or open frame used to pack and transport goods.

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