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stoup

noun

Definition of stoup

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

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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

The poll watchers inside can bring a cup of coffee across the street to the federales every hour or so, and talk about those Hogs.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 31 Oct. 2026
For those who don’t want doughnut there are cones and cups for just ice cream.

— Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of cup

Noun

In addition, the workshop serves as a warmth station, with more blankets and probably a flask of something.

— Danielle Parker, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026
Said, meanwhile, drew on an ancient Egyptian New Year’s flask in the Met’s collection for Shaping Time, a monumental ceramic structure that reinterprets the forms and motifs of his cultural heritage.

— Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of flask

Noun

In Shibuya, Halloween festivities were already a nuisance — but now, officials realized there was more to worry about than empty bottles and loud music.

— Lilit Marcus, CNN Money, 29 Oct. 2026
An argument broke out, and the 25-year-old fan was beaten nearly to death, his throat slashed with a broken beer bottle.

— Elisabeth Garber-Paul, Rolling Stone, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of bottle

Noun

Uncover and continue to cook, stirring or swirling pot occasionally, until caramel turns a deep golden brown, 10–12 minutes.

— Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Nov. 2026
This sand painting, however, is set in plaster, and because of rules against open flames in galleries, the incense pot at the base holds a clay fire, wafting smoke made of cotton.

— Christopher Borrelli, Chicago Tribune, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of pot

Noun

Between coffee makers, air fryers, kettles, toaster ovens and multi-cookers, many kitchens now have more small appliances than counter space, and an appliance garage gives them a dedicated home.

— Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 22 Oct. 2026
Cherry Check Electric Kettle This MacKenzie-Childs electric kettle is sure to be your new favorite kitchen piece.

— Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 21 Oct. 2026

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