jug

1 of 2

noun

plural jugs
Synonyms of jugnext
1
a(1)
: a large deep container (as of glass, earthenware, or plastic) with a narrow mouth and a handle
(2)
: the contents of such a container : jugful
b
chiefly British : a small pitcher
2
3
informal + impolite : breast
usually used in plural

jug

2 of 2

verb

jugged; jugging

transitive verb

1
: to stew (something, such as a hare) in an earthenware vessel
2

Examples of jug in a Sentence

Noun some no-good fellow who had spent most of his life in and out of the county jug put a jug of milk on the table Verb the luckless crooks got jugged before they knew what hit them
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Noun
And while carrying grocery bags or water jugs can do the trick, the surest way to get stronger is gradually using heavier dumbbells to preserve the practical power needed for everyday life. David Hochman, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026 Every morning, guests open up their cabin screen doors to the crisp mountain air and a jug of coffee (or tea, if preferred) with fresh milk (with non-dairy options). Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 June 2026
Verb
In 2022, authorities charged Carlos Rusi and three other Houston men with a bank jugging case in Burbank, California, according to FOX 26. Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 10 Dec. 2025 Sure, jugging a mom-and-coach role isn’t always smooth. Luca Evans, The Denver Post, 15 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for jug

Word History

Etymology

Noun

perhaps from Jug, nickname for Joan

First Known Use

Noun

1538, in the meaning defined at sense 1a(1)

Verb

1747, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of jug was in 1538

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Cite this Entry

“Jug.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/jug. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.

Kids Definition

jug

1 of 2 noun
1
a
: a large deep container with a narrow mouth and a handle
b
: the amount held by a jug
2

jug

2 of 2 verb
jugged; jugging

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