as in pitcher
a handled container for holding and pouring liquids that usually has a lip or a spout a silver ewer in an elaborately ornamented style

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Noun
  • The pitchers face charges of wire fraud, wire fraud conspiracy, conspiracy to influence sporting contests by bribery and money laundering.
    Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 9 Nov. 2025
  • Fellow pitcher Will Klein also sent a message to Vesia during a conversation with reporters after the series ended with the Dodgers' victory.
    Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • To quench her thirst, the women served the baby sips of water from the plastic cap of a gallon water jug.
    Daniel Gonzalez, AZCentral.com, 6 Nov. 2025
  • Not quite right – Helm does not have jug ears like that.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 3 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • In one study, one or two additional cups of coffee daily doubled the risk of cardiovascular disease, heart attack, or stroke in coffee drinkers with stage 2 and 3 hypertension.
    Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 6 Nov. 2025
  • The chain is also set to debut its latest holiday cup designs for both hot and cold beverages, which are intended to evoke warmth, tradition, and togetherness.
    Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • After helping one of the Dutchmen lug a keg of liquor to the game, Rip drinks several flagons, passes out, and wakes up two decades later.
    John Swansburg, The Atlantic, 10 Oct. 2025
  • No detail was overlooked — down to the drink’s flagon.
    Violet Goldstone, WWD, 12 Sep. 2024
Noun
  • Sip a bottle of txakoli before lunch while enjoying the tranquil views and birdsong.
    Michelle Arellano Martin, Travel + Leisure, 9 Nov. 2025
  • That’s great news for collectors, many of whom count this Third Growth Margaux among their favorite bottles.
    Mike DeSimone, Robb Report, 9 Nov. 2025
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“Ewer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ewer. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.

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