Tupperware

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From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:

  Tupperware \Tupperware\, Tupper ware \Tup"per ware\, n. [Trade
     name.]
     1. the collective trade name for a type of plastic
        food-storage container with a translucent bottom and a
        close-fitting lid designed to seal the container tightly.
        It is in common use in the late 20th century and early


        21st century in the U. S. It comes in a variety of shapes
        and sizes, suitable for storing a variety of items. Also
        used attributively. She saved the leftovers in a couple of
        Tupperware containers.
        [PJC]