cauldrons

plural of cauldron
as in kettles
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 cauldrons As social flying mammals, bats typically live in colonies (or cauldrons) of up to 100 individual bats. Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 20 Aug. 2025 Researchers also came across seven iron cannons, along with copper cauldrons and rope. Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 15 Aug. 2025
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Noun
  • Modern conveniences such as Samsung smart TVs, Nespresso machines, Smeg kettles, and minibars stocked with little bottles of limoncello and Malfy gin come standard.
    Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 21 Sep. 2025
  • Use a soft cloth dampened with soapy water on stainless steel or enamel kettles.
    Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 17 Sep. 2025
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  • Created in partnership with Dior (and named for one of Christian Dior’s favorite flowers), this afternoon tea is served on stunning green china and poured with matching pots from the fashion house.
    Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 26 Sep. 2025
  • There was old food debris inside the rice cooker and warmer pots.
    Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 26 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Wikipedia sorts the issues into a bunch of large buckets, all citing real examples of AI writing uncovered on Wikipedia.
    James Folta, Literary Hub, 26 Sep. 2025
  • Items like ice buckets and strainers should be sanitized regularly to keep them clean and looking their best.
    Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 26 Sep. 2025

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“Cauldrons.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cauldrons. Accessed 3 Oct. 2025.

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