things contained in something
elements of larger object
Cases of word usage
1) written works (especially essays, poetry) valued because of the style or artistic quality and not the factual contents (belleslettres)
2) an unpleasant (usually a harsh) sound or vibration; (the contents of) a container made of glass, stone etc with a wide mouth (jar)
3) bags etc and their contents (to be) taken on a journey (luggage)
4) the flesh of animals used as food; useful or suitable contents (meat)
5) to cook (an egg) by cracking the shell and dropping the contents into boiling water; (to go on private land and) take (animals, fish etc) illegally (poach)