Synonyms of cauldron

cauldron

noun

as in kettle

a large open container that is usually used for cooking

They filled the cauldron with what seemed like an endless amount of clams.

Related Words

• kettle
• pot
• bucket
• tank
• tub
• pail
• canteen
• pitcher
• jug
• jar
• vat
• flagon
• receptacle
• vessel
• holder
• hod
• bail

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of cauldron

To unite the Italian host cities, the Olympic flame was passed out of the stadium as Bocelli belted and the torch simultaneously reached two cauldrons. —Los Angeles Times, 7 Feb. 2026

The multiple locations—and, for the first time in Olympic history, dual cauldrons, in Milan and the mountain town of Cortina—could be a bit disorienting, especially with the Parade of Nations splitting up delegations of athletes. —Judy Berman, Time, 7 Feb. 2026

The dual cauldron concept draws inspiration from Leonardo da Vinci's famous geometric interlacings, symbolizing harmony between Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo while paying tribute to Italy's artistic heritage. —Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 6 Feb. 2026

For the first time in history, the cauldrons, among the most meaningful symbols of the Games, will be lit and extinguished in synchrony in two different cities, in Milan at the Arco della Pace, a landmark triumphal arch of peace, and in Cortina, in its main central square, Piazza Dibona. —Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 6 Feb. 2026