Vegetable container is a term used to describe any type of container used to store vegetables. The two most common types of vegetable containers are POD and PEAPOD. POD is a three letter word that refers to a container made from a hard shell, such as a POD of peas. PEAPOD is a six letter word that refers to a container made from a soft shell, such as a pea POD. Both POD and PEAPOD are commonly used to store vegetables, and both provide an effective way to keep vegetables fresh.