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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

To finish, the server will build a tableside Hong Kong Milk Tea Tiramisu, with milk tea mascarpone Chantilly cream and lady fingers, served with a cup of subtle Hong Kong milk tea.

— Connie Ogle July 31, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026
While a league title may still represent a step too far, there is a compelling case that the Blues have a chance in the domestic cup competitions as Alonso begins building his new side.

— Graham Ruthven, New York Times, 31 July 2026

Definition of cup

Noun

What works perfectly inside a glass laboratory flask faces unpredictable engineering challenges when transferred to massive industrial reactors.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 20 July 2026
References to nomads of the Kazakh steppe and local symbolism abound in the label, as seen in the heavy glass bottles recalling nomads’ flasks and decorated with handmade pendants in the form of old coins engraved with the emblem of each fragrance.

— Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 9 June 2026

Definition of flask

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Last week, authorities ordered the evacuation of almost 60,000 people near the city of Bordeaux, whose vineyards produce approximately 700 million bottles of wine per year, according to investment advising firm Vineyards Bordeaux.

— Martina Di Licosa, CBS News, 31 July 2026
In order to expedite the process, TSA suggests—but doesn't require—that the liquids be transported in clear and translucent bottles, so they can be screened by the Bottle Liquid Scanners (those in pouches may not be able to).

— Rachel Chang, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 July 2026

Definition of bottle

Noun

Activities will include music and traditional folk tunes, dancing, sing-alongs, and fashion and stein-holding competitions.

— Nathan Pilling July 29, Kansas City Star, 29 July 2026
For another, just ask any of the smiling stein-cradling kellnerinnen inside the 2,500-seat Hippodrom tent.

— David Dickstein, Oc Register, 10 June 2026

Definition of stein

Noun

The popcorn pail, topped with a replica of the giant sandworms of planet Arrakis, made customers reach their hands through the sandworm's teeth to dish out popcorn from inside.

— Greta Cross, USA Today, 1 July 2026
Chekhov learned later that soldiers with pails always appeared at this time in the morning, fetching water for the officers.

— Vasily Grossman, Harpers Magazine, 30 June 2026

Definition of pail

Noun

In her album, Jenny Sweet portrays them as mothers angry at how humans have warmed their waters, turning them into lobsters in a pot being boiled alive by climate change.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 21 July 2026
Behind the two men is an antique-style table with dragons decorating the legs, upon which sit two porcelain bird statues and a small pot filled with purple and white flowers.

— Ben Jureidini, Vanity Fair, 21 July 2026

Definition of pot

Noun

At another kettle grill, thicker skirt steaks sizzle over the coals before receiving a dicing for the arrachera tacos.

— Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 25 July 2026
There were three rice cookers and three electric kettles on a long white counter by a deep sink and a dish rack.

— Min Jin Lee, New Yorker, 19 July 2026

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