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'contents' in a sentence

Learn how to use 'contents' with 9 example sentences.


contents noun

: (usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something

: a list of divisions (chapters or articles) and the pages on which they start


  • This is my free interpretation of the contents of the letter.
  • The box had been damaged, but its contents were intact.
  • He emptied his pockets of their contents.
  • The bottle was more carefully chosen than the contents.
  • The contents of the box are indicated on the label.
  • The spokesman explained the contents of the treaty to the press.
  • Dan examined the contents of the victim's purse.
  • Empty the drawer of its contents.
  • The label doesn't match the contents.
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