Thesaurus results for EWERS

ewers

noun

plural of ewer

as in pitchers

a handled container for holding and pouring liquids that usually has a lip or a spout a silver ewer in an elaborately ornamented style

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Recent Examples of ewers Somewhere between Venice and Paris, just as afternoon tea was served—raspberry tartlets and biscotti squisiti, coffee poured from silver ewers into porcelain cups—JR, the French artist known for his public installations, was starting to freak out. — Lauren Collins, New Yorker, 8 June 2026

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The Marlins also placed pitchers Josh White and Patrick Monteverde on waivers; White was claimed by the Orioles and Monteverde was optioned to Jacksonville.

— Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 3 Nov. 2026
The 2016 Cubs, along with the Toronto Blue Jays that year, are the last to have five pitchers each make at least 29 starts during a regular season.

— Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 2 Nov. 2026

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Common areas also include a lively lobby bar and cigar room for pours and puffs, respectively, as well as an impressive wine list with bottles sourced from all over the world.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Nov. 2026
The set includes a clear case and four reusable silicone bottles with wide mouths designed to be filled easily and dispense product smoothly without making a mess.

— Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of bottles

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In the library, Joel—who decorated the place himself—had a model of the Queen Mary on his mantel, and in the living room facing the fireplace was a triptych of the Last Supper along with silver jugs and bowls on a nearby table.

— Michael Gioia, Architectural Digest, 4 Nov. 2026
Luckily, waiters are standing by with large jugs of water, ready to refill at the sight of sweat dripping down your forehead.

— Ali Domrongchai, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of jugs

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Beat 1¾ cups heavy cream in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment on medium speed until soft peaks form, about 5 minutes.

— Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 6 Nov. 2026
The cups arrived in stores, alongside its holiday menu and seasonal merchandise, on November 5.

— Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 6 Nov. 2026

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