cauldron

Definition of cauldronnext
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.

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Recent Examples of cauldron After doing a little magic, Kufrin reaches into the cauldron and pulls out a series of sonogram images. Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 2026 Yoshi and Luma popcorn buckets will be released alongside Bowser's tiny cauldrons on April 1 to celebrate the release of the new film. Mike Snider, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026 Add realignment to the cauldron and the situation grows more desperate on two fronts. Jon Wilner, Mercury News, 27 Mar. 2026 Three drinkware collections including cold cups, tumblers and more, decorated with cauldrons, wands and owls. Chad Murphy, Cincinnati Enquirer, 24 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for cauldron
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Noun
  • There was a Nespresso with pods, and a pour-over kettle as well.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 May 2026
  • Electric Kettles After enjoying your late-night or morning tea, remember to unplug your electric kettle.
    Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 27 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • For those looking for something more local, there’s an interesting Peranakan cuisine menu at Straits & Co, reflecting the melting pot of the region’s merchant past.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 May 2026
  • This spacious dish-drying rack can accommodate full-sized pots and pans, in addition to smaller kitchenware.
    BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 6 May 2026
Noun
  • Reichstadter was shown in video posted by WJLA being lowered to the ground in the bucket.
    Mike Stunson, USA Today, 6 May 2026
  • On Monday, while belting on the corner of State and Madison, his tip bucket was snatched.
    Charlie De Mar, CBS News, 6 May 2026

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“Cauldron.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cauldron. Accessed 9 May. 2026.

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