Definition

Noun: A small bowl or dish specifically designed for holding and serving granulated sugar, often as part of a set of tableware like a tea or coffee service.

Usage

The term "sugar bowl" refers to the container itself. It is typically used on a dining table, sideboard, or tea tray. - Please pass the sugar bowl. - She lifted the lid of the porcelain sugar bowl.

Examples

• The antique silver sugar bowl was polished to a shine.
• He accidentally knocked over the sugar bowl, spilling sugar on the tablecloth.
• This teapot and creamer come with a matching sugar bowl.

Advanced Usage

• As a cultural reference: In some contexts, "sugar bowl" can evoke imagery of traditional, domestic hospitality or a bygone era of formal dining.
• In compound terms: While the primary term is "sugar bowl," it can be part of descriptive phrases like "covered sugar bowl" (one with a lid) or "silver sugar bowl."

Variants and Related Words

• Sugar basin: (Chiefly British) A synonym for sugar bowl.
• Sugar dish: A less common, more general term.
• Bowl: The general category of round, open containers.

Synonyms

• Sugar basin
• Sugar dish
• Sugar pot (though this may imply a different shape)

Antonyms

There is no direct antonym, as it is a specific object. Contextual opposites could be: - Salt cellar (a dish for salt) - Creamer (a pitcher for cream)

Related Phrases

• "A spoonful of sugar from the sugar bowl": A common phrase describing the action of serving sugar.
• Part of a set: Often mentioned as part of a "tea set," "coffee set," or "table service."

Noun

1. a dish in which sugar is served