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jug

jug

41 1.0
A large container with a narrow opening for holding and pouring liquids
  • 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.

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Examples

  • I've just been to get a jug of boiling water out the urn.

  • I went to fill the water jug at the well.

  • Delivery guy just dropped off a big silver beer jug.

  • 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.

  • He reached for the jug on the shelf to serve some water.

Synonyms

pitcher
vsjug
65 1.0

A container with a handle and spout for holding and pouring drinks

has a narrower mouth rather than an emphasized handle and spout
vessel
vsjug
57 3.2

A container that holds liquids like a bowl or cup

is a specific large narrow mouthed container rather than a broad category
carafe
vsjug
5 6.1

A glass container for serving water or wine

is larger with a narrower mouth for holding or pouring many liquids
water jug
vsjug
3 1.0

A container for holding and pouring water

is used for many different liquids rather than only for drinks
ewer
vsjug
  • Archaic
1 9.9

A large jug with a handle and spout for pouring liquids

has a narrower mouth designed for more controlled pouring

Compounds

3 1.0

A container for holding and pouring water

1 7.9

A group that plays music with jugs, washboards, and other homemade instruments

1 4.3

A cheap wine that comes in large bottles and is usually low quality

jug-eared
  • Offensive
1 8.2

A person with large ears that stick out from the head

A ceramic drinking mug shaped like a short man wearing a tricorn hat

toby jug
  • Archaic
9.9

A large mug shaped like a man wearing a three-cornered hat used to serve beer

3.5

A container for holding or serving whiskey

How Big

tank
596 1.0
barrel
164 1.0
jug
41 1.0
bottle
∞ 1.0
cup
846 1.0

Surface Forms

jug singular
jugs plural

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.