ewer

/'ju:ə/

Thân thiện

A waiter carefully pours water from a silver ewer into a glass.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A large jug or pitcher: An open vessel, typically made of metal or ceramic, with a handle and a spout, used for holding and pouring water or other liquids, especially for washing.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The maid filled the ewer with warm water for the morning wash.
  • A beautiful silver ewer and basin were displayed on the antique dresser.

Advanced Usage

• Historical/Decorative Context: The word "ewer" is often used to describe ornate pitchers from historical periods, commonly part of a set with a matching basin for handwashing.
  • The medieval ewer was intricately decorated with scenes from mythology.

Variants and Related Words

• Pitcher (n): A similar vessel for holding and pouring liquids, often used in modern contexts (e.g., a water pitcher).
• Jug (n): A container for liquids, usually with a handle and often a narrow mouth.

Synonyms

• Pitcher
• Jug
• Carafe (though typically for serving wine or water at a table)
• Flagon (a large container for drink, often with a lid and handle)

Idioms and Phrases

(This word does not commonly appear in idioms or phrasal verbs.)

Học thuật

Noun

1. an open vessel with a handle and a spout for pouring

Từ đồng nghĩa

• pitcher