growler
noun
growl·er
ˈgrau̇-lər 
1
: one that growls
2
: a container (such as a can or pitcher) for beer bought by the measure
3
: a small iceberg
Examples of growler in a Sentence
we can't figure out why our very happy and optimistic friend is dating that chronic growler
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The new logo for the restaurant features a duck in place of the beer growler from the old Growlers' logo.
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Angelika Ytuarte, jsonline.com, 22 Oct. 2025
Each room comes with a free growler, but there’s no beer for sale on site.
—Tim Neville, Travel + Leisure, 15 June 2025
Pouring Glory, a growler station and grill that was an early pioneer in South Main Village, closed after a months-long struggle as the beer business continued to lag and new restaurants opened nearby.
—Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Jan. 2025
Made from amber, colored glass that actually protects your beer from UV rays (which can alter the taste of alcohol), the growler includes a metal cap, and is dishwasher-safe for easy cleaning.
—Tim Chan, Variety, 10 Dec. 2024
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Angelika Ytuarte, jsonline.com, 22 Oct. 2025
Each room comes with a free growler, but there’s no beer for sale on site.
—Tim Neville, Travel + Leisure, 15 June 2025
Pouring Glory, a growler station and grill that was an early pioneer in South Main Village, closed after a months-long struggle as the beer business continued to lag and new restaurants opened nearby.
—Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Jan. 2025
Made from amber, colored glass that actually protects your beer from UV rays (which can alter the taste of alcohol), the growler includes a metal cap, and is dishwasher-safe for easy cleaning.
—Tim Chan, Variety, 10 Dec. 2024
See All Example Sentences for growler
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“Growler.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/growler. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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