as in crab
an irritable and complaining person
we can't figure out why our very happy and optimistic friend is dating that chronic growler
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Recent Examples of growler
Pouring Glory, a growler station and grill that was an early pioneer in South Main Village, closed after a months-long struggle as the beer business continued to lag and new restaurants opened nearby.
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Bud Kennedy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Jan. 2025
Made from amber, colored glass that actually protects your beer from UV rays (which can alter the taste of alcohol), the growler includes a metal cap, and is dishwasher-safe for easy cleaning.
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Tim Chan,
Variety,
10 Dec. 2024
From beer-brewing growlers to the maraschino cherries every fancy bar uses, there’s truly something for everyone (including your hard-to-shop-for husband) in our edit.
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Jake Henry Smith,
Glamour,
20 Sep. 2024
Beer lovers will want to book an overnight stay at Dogfish Inn, where every room includes a growler, to fill for free at the brewery in Milton or brewpub in Rehoboth Beach.
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Tim Ebner,
Washington Post,
10 July 2024
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Bud Kennedy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Jan. 2025
Made from amber, colored glass that actually protects your beer from UV rays (which can alter the taste of alcohol), the growler includes a metal cap, and is dishwasher-safe for easy cleaning.
—
Tim Chan,
Variety,
10 Dec. 2024
From beer-brewing growlers to the maraschino cherries every fancy bar uses, there’s truly something for everyone (including your hard-to-shop-for husband) in our edit.
—
Jake Henry Smith,
Glamour,
20 Sep. 2024
Beer lovers will want to book an overnight stay at Dogfish Inn, where every room includes a growler, to fill for free at the brewery in Milton or brewpub in Rehoboth Beach.
—
Tim Ebner,
Washington Post,
10 July 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for growler
Noun
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My wallet, however, does not love the price of fresh crab.
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For the people at the table who are just along for the ride, there are sandwiches, steaks and pastas, which keeps the meal from turning into a negotiation over who likes crab.
Noun
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The clear 20-ounce cup came with a lid attached to a straw in Starbucks' signature green hue that looked like a beanie sitting on the bear's head.
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The latest iteration of the glass cups are pink and features the bear wearing a hat with a strawberry straw topper.
Noun
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There are many worse things, though, than being a well-meaning crank.
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Casement windows swing out using cranks to open rather than sliding up or to the side on a track like standard windows.
Noun
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Instead of pushing through pain and not speaking up for fear they'll be labeled weak or a complainer, this generation is more inclined to listen to their bodies, advocate for themselves, and address the issue through the proper resources.
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However, the Lakers are complainers to begin with and have always gotten a favorable whistle.
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“Growler.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/growler. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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