Definition

1. 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

1. a vessel intended for drinking