stoup

noun

Definition of stoupnext
as in tankard

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Recent Examples of stoup Thin footpaths weave past remnants of a fifth-century hut, ancient field boundaries and an eighth-century medieval chapel, still with its holy water stoup. — Kate Eshelby, CNN, 14 June 2021 Explorers have discovered tiled floor, steps and in 2006, a holy water stoup was recovered. — Jim Dobson, Forbes, 16 May 2021 Likely used between Edward and Henry’s reigns, the stoup, or basin, held holy water for monks to wash their hands in upon entering the abbey. — Theresa MacHemer, Smithsonian Magazine, 26 Aug. 2020 The stoups were dry in churches in the weeks leading to the shelter-in-place order. — Marc Bona, cleveland, 26 Apr. 2020 Churchgoers have been asked to stop shaking hands, communal cups are in storage and holy water stoups are dry. — Fox News, 4 Mar. 2020
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stoup
  1. tankard
  2. cup
  3. flask
  4. bottle
  5. stein
  6. pail
  7. pot
  8. kettle
Noun
  • Participants can take part in the town’s stein hoisting contest to see who can hold a full tankard of beer the longest.
    — Erika Ebsworth-Goold, Travel + Leisure, 25 Oct. 2025
  • Mockrin references the tankard by painting the Sabine women in a color palette mimicking marble statuary or ivory carvings.
    — Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Definition of tankard
Noun
  • One serving equals a slice of whole-grain bread, half a cup of cooked oats, half a cup of brown rice or a small bowl of whole-grain cereal.
    — Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 9 Oct. 2026
  • With great souvenir cups comes great responsibility, so make sure all you Fresno State fans keep the bones in the stands on Saturday.
    — Austin Perry OutKick, FOXNews.com, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of cup
Noun
  • The quantumness involved is simple, fleeting, and kind of unavoidable — even in a flask of dead chemicals, some tiny particles will tunnel through energetic barriers.
    — Elise Cutts, Quanta Magazine, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Victoria Beckam’s Portofino ‘97 scent comes in a turquoise flask that can fit in your palm and dangle at your breastplate.
    — Chloe Schama, Vogue, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of flask
Noun
  • There are no people in her piece, simply 45 silver images of Bowery storefronts and gutters, typically littered with empty bottles.
    — J. Hoberman, ARTnews.com, 9 Oct. 2026
  • The image could be found on T-shirts, hats, billboards, beer bottles, Christmas ornaments and even adorned the cover of several books written about the championship season.
    — Mark Long, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of bottle
Noun
  • Few people lifting a stein here would guess that beer consumption is down worldwide.
    — Erik Kirschbaum, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2026
  • Sure, there will be stein-hoisting and brat-tossing competitions.
    — Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of stein
Noun
  • In the rooms, rollaway beds and cribs are available, as well as diaper pails.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Instead, Lizzie claimed to be menstruating, which was confirmed by her family doctor, and the pail was never examined.
    — Alex Gurley, PEOPLE, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of pail
Noun
  • Wendi Weston, Sacramento County program coordinator for Master Food Preservers, said cultural and local education are core aspects of the group’s work, as California’s diverse population brings a melting pot of cuisines with it.
    — Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 11 Oct. 2026
  • The painting depicts a red amaryllis belladonna, otherwise known as a March lily, blooming in a plant pot situated on a table against a dark backdrop.
    — Hikmat Mohammed, ARTnews.com, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of pot
Noun
  • Most schools okay a mini fridge and a microwave, and some permit coffee makers, electric kettles or air fryers.
    — Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 5 Oct. 2026
  • Most schools green-light a mini fridge and microwave, and some permit extras like coffee makers, electric kettles and air fryers.
    — Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of kettle

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“Stoup.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stoup. Accessed 13 Oct. 2026.

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