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 Three drinkware collections including cold cups, tumblers and more, decorated with cauldrons, wands and owls. Chad Murphy, Cincinnati Enquirer, 24 Mar. 2026 The colonists awoke from their dream of lucrative plantations to find churches in ashes and molasses cauldrons rusting in the grass. Literary Hub, 19 Mar. 2026 The cauldron was bubbling and people could see the potential. Devon Ivie, Vulture, 19 Mar. 2026 Good Time, this energetic work where you're dropped into this cauldron of chaos and characters. Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for cauldron
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Noun
  • From bare-stone exteriors and brick floors to open shelves lined with teapots and kettles and striped walls framing a fireplace, the book is a study in humble interiors.
    Air Mail, Air Mail, 4 Apr. 2026
  • Mona says, rub her down with alcohol, then some Vicks, put the kettle on for the hot water bottle.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 3 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Fresh herb plants grace tables and cruisers munch on breads baked in mini clay pots.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Apr. 2026
  • Stand on the corner banging pots and pans.
    Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 15 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Italian Leather Quilted Wallet Crossbody, $92 Part tote, part crossbody, this bucket bag will be your new everyday accessory.
    Christina Shepherd McGuire, PEOPLE, 16 Apr. 2026
  • LaMelo Ball beat his chest and shouted a few choice words, exhilarated after draining the bucket that ensured the Charlotte Hornets lived to play another day.
    Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 15 Apr. 2026

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“Cauldron.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cauldron. Accessed 19 Apr. 2026.

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