flagon

noun

flag·on | \ ˈfla-gən

Definition of flagon

1a : a large usually metal or pottery vessel (as for wine) with handle and spout and often a lid

b : a large bulging short-necked bottle

2 : the contents of a flagon

Synonyms Example Sentences Learn More about flagon

Keep scrolling for more

Examples of flagon in a Sentence

We drank a whole flagon of wine. brought a flagon of wine to the table

Recent Examples on the Web

The only props that are mimed are those murderous meat pies — everything else, from flagons of ale to gleaming razors to assorted bloody body parts are brandished merrily by the sweaty, sooty-faced cast. — Christopher Arnott, courant.com, "Terrence Mann Kills It As 'Sweeney Todd' At CT Rep," 26 June 2018 For every bit of speechifying there is a voluble reaction: waved arms, hoisted flagons and shouts of boyish humor. — Christopher Arnott, courant.com, "CT Rep's '1776' A Spirited Civics Lesson," 6 June 2017

These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'flagon.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.