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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
  • Ryan opens it, grabs a Diet Coke and asks one of his assistants to summon a cup of ice.
    — Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Like other Vionic shoes, these have a deep heel cup to stabilize the foot and ankle.
    — Cheryl Wagemann, InStyle, 25 Sep. 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
  • Some cool, not-too-sweet non-alcoholic options by the glass or bottle, too.
    — Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 24 Sep. 2026
  • The Macallan Fine and Rare 60 Years Old 1926 that is going up for auction next month is one of the original 14 bottles to be given the Fine and Rare designation that was originally released in 2002.
    — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of bottle
Noun
  • Sure, there will be stein-hoisting and brat-tossing competitions.
    — Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Tickets include a commemorative stein and one drink voucher; food and other drinks are extra.
    — Linda Zavoral, Mercury News, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of stein
Noun
  • 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
  • Both seem like the lunch pail-type players Babcock will want to ignite early on.
    — Janson Duench, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of pail
Noun
  • View gallery - 3 images A robotic suit that lets someone with a spinal-cord injury stand up, look a friend in the eye, or stir a pot on the stove without anyone's help just cleared its biggest hurdle.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 27 Sep. 2026
  • Excess water can run out of the plant pot, pool in the bottom of the cachepot, and cause the plant roots to rot.
    — Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Sep. 2026
Definition of pot
Noun
  • At Oul, every detail—from the makgeolli kettles repurposed for water to the all-Korean drink menu of beer, soju, and cocktails—celebrates Korea’s vibrant drinking culture.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Sep. 2026
  • This electric kettle pairs MacKenzie-Childs’ iconic print with a must-have tool for tea lovers.
    — Sarah Scott, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of kettle

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“Stoup.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stoup. Accessed 29 Sep. 2026.

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