cauldron

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 Haliburton, the star Indiana Pacers point guard, appeared to have missed the attempt that would pierce their hearts, turn their stomachs into mush and transform their minds into a cauldron of rage. Sean Gregory, Time, 22 May 2025 The 13 songs are packed with vivid lyrics that should serve as the ideal foundation for this visual album, further fueling Cyrus’ latest cauldron of creativity. Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 5 June 2025 Looks like their new stadium will be a bit of a cauldron too. Patrick Boyland, New York Times, 15 May 2025 Video of the blaze aired on the station showed a red brick building with windows offering interior views of a glowing cauldron of orange-tinged flames. Dennis Romero, NBC news, 13 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for cauldron
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Noun
  • Keeping kettles and coffee makers clean ensures a consistently tasty cup every time and helps prevent the formation of oily sludge and mineral deposits.
    Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 July 2025
  • Use a tea kettle for easy heating, carrying, and pouring.
    Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 2 July 2025
Noun
  • The most famous scene is when Anne Archer (playing Douglas' wife) discovers the family's pet bunny boiled in a pot.
    Jordan Hoffman, EW.com, 29 June 2025
  • Potted plants will quickly use up all the water that can be stored in the small amount of soil a pot can hold.
    Beth Botts, Chicago Tribune, 28 June 2025
Noun
  • Keep a bucket of water, hose or a fire extinguisher on hand.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 5 July 2025
  • Keep a bucket of water or a garden hose nearby in case of a malfunction or fire.
    Diana Leyva, The Tennessean, 4 July 2025

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