Friday, September 2, 2016

word usage - tupperware means just for tupperware product or plastic container in general?


According to a dictionary Tupperware is a company name and refers to their products.


In the daily conversation the word is used also for other company's plastic container? Or just for their products?



Answer



As a native English speaker, I use "Tupperware" for general plastic containers, not just for specifically Tupperware's products. In the same way, many people use "Kleenex" instead of "tissue" even though Kleenex is a brand name.


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