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noun growl·er \ ˈgrau̇-lər \

Definition of growler

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

Recent Examples of growler from the Web

The brewery also will offer growlers and crowlers, cans of beer, to go, as well as a Community Supported Brewery program.

— kathy flanigan, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Gathering Place Brewing in Riverwest gears up for Aug. 19 grand opening," 10 Aug. 2017
Food isn’t served, but can be brought in, and growlers of your favorite brew can be ordered to go.

— jen murphy, Vogue, "A Local’s Guide to the Real Jersey Shore," 24 July 2017
Taking Chain Reaction in a growler to-go and enjoying it before a beach day is the must-do move on a sudsy weekend day.

— liz bowen, Pacific San Diego Magazine, "Undistributed beer of the week: Chain Reaction," 5 July 2017
Each ticket holder of drinking age receives three pints of beer and a Noble Rey 32-ounce growler with a coupon for a free fill.

— courtney ortega, star-telegram.com, "Where to celebrate the Fourth of July in Dallas-Fort Worth," 29 June 2017
Patrons can grab a drink or a growler or six-pack to-go.

— lauren delgado, OrlandoSentinel.com, "Frank & Steins closing; food hall taking its place," 28 June 2017
As its name implies, growlers will be available for customers who want to carry their beer home.

— katherine peralta, charlotteobserver, "Growler USA is opening another Charlotte-area location this summer," 15 June 2017
The location most recently was La Casa de Tu Madre after a spell as Growlers.

— michael klein, Philly.com, "Guppy's looks for a mid-July opening in South Philadelphia," 13 June 2017
The restaurant and shop will also offer growlers for $16 each.

— sarah meehan, baltimoresun.com, "Father's Day specials at Baltimore-area restaurants," 9 June 2017

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First Known Use of growler

1753

growler Synonyms

Synonyms

bear, bellyacher, complainer, crab, crank, croaker, crosspatch, curmudgeon, fusser, griper, grouser, grouch, grumbler, grump, murmurer, mutterer, sourpuss, whiner

Related Words

hunks; malcontent, sorehead; grinch, killjoy, party pooper, spoilsport; defeatist, pessimist; faultfinder, kicker, nagger, nitpicker, objector, quibbler, repiner; crock [slang], hypochondriac

Near Antonyms

optimist, Pollyanna; happy camper

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