jug
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1.0
- noun
- /dʒʌg/
:
jarra
- She poured the juice from the jug into several glasses.
- a jug of water
- a glass jug
- an earthenware jug
I've just been to get a jug of boiling water out the urn.
- I've just been to get a jug of boiling water out the urn.
- So it comes in sort of a tin jug or jar.
- And I was just like buying big jugs of spring water.
- The third one is neem oil, which I have this jug right here.
- Well, here they have it and you have to get a big hecking jug.
- And so did have they come back and give you the OK on this jug Yeah.
Examples
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I've just been to get a jug of boiling water out the urn.
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I went to fill the water jug at the well.
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Delivery guy just dropped off a big silver beer jug.
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When she returned, she had another jug of wine and said, "I'm not mad."
Academic text (1990) -
I got her a glass of ice water from the jug in the refrigerator.
Fiction book (1992) -
Don Reyes had a big water jug on the back of the truck.
Fiction book (1993) -
A large clay jug is attached to one end of a long pole.
Academic text (2005) -
The housekeeper returned with a tray containing a jug of spiced wine and two goblets.
Fiction book (1993) -
I filled the jug with lemonade for the picnic.
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He reached for the jug on the shelf to serve some water.
Synonyms
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1.0
A container with a handle and spout for holding and pouring drinks
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3.2
A container that holds liquids like a bowl or cup
5
6.1
A glass container for serving water or wine
3
1.0
A container for holding and pouring water
1
9.9
A large jug with a handle and spout for pouring liquids
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Etymology
Jug probably comes from an old name for a pitcher, though the exact origin is not certain. A helpful way to remember it is to picture a round container with a narrow neck used 'to pour', which is why jug means a large pouring container.