🥛jug

noun
/dʒʌɡ/

Meaning

A large container used for holding and pouring liquids.
a large container for liquids, with a narrow mouth and a handle

Example Sentences

She filled a jug with fresh water from the well.

She poured fresh orange juice from the glass jug into her cup.

Example Expressions

kick the jug

Synonyms

pitcher, container, vessel, flask, pot
Entry 1
pitcher, container, vessel, flask
Entry 2
pitcher, vessel, container, pot

Antonyms

cup, glass, mug
Entry 1
cup, glass
Entry 2
cup, glass, mug

Collocations

water jug, milk jug, clay jug, wine jug, ceramic jug
Entry 1
water jug, milk jug, clay jug, wine jug
Entry 2
water jug, milk jug, ceramic jug

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