drinking vessel
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Definition
- Noun:
- A container designed for holding and consuming liquids: A "drinking vessel" is any object, typically made of glass, ceramic, metal, or plastic, whose primary purpose is to hold a drink so that a person can drink from it.
Usage
- The term "drinking vessel" is a general, formal, or technical term for any container from which one drinks. It is often used in historical, archaeological, or manufacturing contexts to categorize objects by function.
- In everyday conversation, more specific words like "cup," "glass," or "mug" are more common.
Examples
- Noun:
- Archaeologists discovered ancient drinking vessels made of clay.
- The museum's collection features drinking vessels from the 18th century.
- Please wash all the drinking vessels after the party.
Advanced Usage
- "Ceremonial drinking vessel": A cup or goblet used in formal rituals or ceremonies.
- The king raised the ceremonial drinking vessel to offer a toast.
Variants and Related Words
- Cup (n): A small bowl-shaped container with a handle, typically for hot drinks like tea or coffee.
- Glass (n): A drinking vessel, usually transparent, made from glass.
- Mug (n): A tall drinking vessel with a handle, often used for hot beverages.
- Goblet (n): A drinking vessel with a stem and a base, often made of precious metal or glass, used for wine.
- Tumbler (n): A flat-bottomed drinking vessel without a handle or stem.
- Stein (n): A large, traditionally ceramic drinking vessel with a handle and often a hinged lid, for beer.
Synonyms
- Cup: A general term for a small drinking container.
- Glass: Specifically a vessel made of glass.
- Container for drinking: A descriptive synonym.
Antonyms
- Plate: A flat dish for serving food.
- Bowl: A deep, round dish used for serving food, not primarily for drinking from directly.
- Pitcher / Jug: A container with a spout used for pouring drinks into drinking vessels.
Noun
- a vessel intended for drinking