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
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In line with both the business and owner's names, the walls of the bar will be decorated with beer growlers from Growel's personal collection.
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Bridget Fogarty, Journal Sentinel, 6 Feb. 2024
Women could purchase growlers of beer at the pub to take home because they were expected to be taking care of the children.
—Allison Robicelli, Washington Post, 16 Jan. 2024
Raise a farewell toast for Shane MacGowan, one of rock’s most fiendishly brilliant growlers, snarlers, songwriters, storytellers, and blackguards.
—Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 1 Dec. 2023
This sleek growler uses CO2 cartridges to give you optimally carbonated beer.
—Danny Perez, Popular Mechanics, 7 Sep. 2023
Kegerators come in all sorts of shapes and sizes, including oversized models that can hold full kegs to countertop options that work with mini kegs and growlers.
—Danny Perez, Popular Mechanics, 7 Sep. 2023
The compact design can accommodate six cans, six bottles, or two growlers.
—Amanda Ogle, Southern Living, 27 July 2023
Since the most sustainable packaging is no packaging at all, a refillable growler is a superb way to get one’s beer from point A to point B.
—Treehugger Editors, Treehugger, 29 June 2023
The shift toward more growler and crowler sales helped breweries stay afloat, as did the ability to serve drinkers outdoors — though some breweries, like Castle Danger in Two Harbors, aren't able to sell from their taprooms due to their size, and not all breweries have outdoor seating.
—Brooks Johnson, Star Tribune, 5 Apr. 2021
Bridget Fogarty, Journal Sentinel, 6 Feb. 2024
Women could purchase growlers of beer at the pub to take home because they were expected to be taking care of the children.
—Allison Robicelli, Washington Post, 16 Jan. 2024
Raise a farewell toast for Shane MacGowan, one of rock’s most fiendishly brilliant growlers, snarlers, songwriters, storytellers, and blackguards.
—Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 1 Dec. 2023
This sleek growler uses CO2 cartridges to give you optimally carbonated beer.
—Danny Perez, Popular Mechanics, 7 Sep. 2023
Kegerators come in all sorts of shapes and sizes, including oversized models that can hold full kegs to countertop options that work with mini kegs and growlers.
—Danny Perez, Popular Mechanics, 7 Sep. 2023
The compact design can accommodate six cans, six bottles, or two growlers.
—Amanda Ogle, Southern Living, 27 July 2023
Since the most sustainable packaging is no packaging at all, a refillable growler is a superb way to get one’s beer from point A to point B.
—Treehugger Editors, Treehugger, 29 June 2023
The shift toward more growler and crowler sales helped breweries stay afloat, as did the ability to serve drinkers outdoors — though some breweries, like Castle Danger in Two Harbors, aren't able to sell from their taprooms due to their size, and not all breweries have outdoor seating.
—Brooks Johnson, Star Tribune, 5 Apr. 2021
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“Growler.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/growler. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.
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