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cruet

cruet

1 9.3
A small bottle for oil or vinegar used at the table
  • noun
  • /ˈkruːɪt/
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  • During dinner, she passed the cruet filled with olive oil to her guest.
  • cruet of vinegar

Examples

  • The cruet set features six elegant containers that gather around a wooden stem, making it resemble a giant but gorgeous bulb of garlic.

    Blog text (21)

  • - The spoon from the cruet set, sir.

    The Remains of the Day (1993)

  • The Ajor cruet set makes a great table ornament and conversation starter.

    Blog text (21)

  • The altar boy returned to snuff the candles and collect the cruets of wine and water.

    Fiction book (1994)

  • "Henri, bring a cruet."

    Fiction book (1992)

  • Each table was set with a cruet of balsamic vinegar and one of olive oil.

  • He filled the cruet with homemade dressing for the salad.

Synonyms

cruse
vscruet
  • Archaic
9.9

A small jar that holds liquids like oil or water

is used mainly for serving oils, vinegar, or wine at the table
flacket
vscruet
  • Archaic
9.9

A small bottle for carrying water or wine

is the contemporary table serving container for condiments and wine
cruiskeen
vscruet
  • Archaic
9.9

A small jug for holding alcohol

is intended for serving oils, vinegar, or wine at the table rather than liquor

Compounds

cruet-stand
8.6

A small holder for oil, vinegar, salt, and pepper on a dining table

How Big

decanter
8 6.5
bottle
∞ 1.0
carafe
5 6.1
cruet
1 9.3
vial
101 4.0

Surface Forms

cruet singular
cruets plural

Etymology

Cruet comes from an old French word crue meaning 'small vessel' or 'jar'. So a cruet is simply a little bottle, like a small pitcher, used at the table for oil, vinegar, or wine.