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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

Flora’s professional experience this year will be more like a cup of coffee.

— Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
As September welcomes fall to New England, the kids are back in school, pumpkin spice is back in your cup, and soon the leaves will once again transform into a vibrant palette of oranges and reds.

— Catherine Messier, The Providence Journal, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of cup

Noun

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
Ordinarily, cyclists will drink water from a bottle, and drink gel from either a disposable packet or a refillable flask.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of flask

Noun

It’s most often seen in adults, and common causes include using heating pads or hot water bottles for chronic pain or sitting too close to space heaters.

— Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 10 Sep. 2026
Similarly, patterns on the distinctive bi-color bottles of Dries Van Noten perfume, launched in 2022, had never been used in his fashions, but sometime after the launch, the Belgian designer created some clothes using some of the prints.

— Miles Socha, Footwear News, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of bottle

Noun

Participate in the traditional beer mug-sliding contest and the stein-holding (Masskrugstemmen) competition.

— Caroline Ritzie, Cincinnati Enquirer, 26 Aug. 2026
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

Definition of stein

Noun

However, a pail of bloody fabric was discovered in the basement.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 19 Aug. 2026
At Bolsa Chica State Beach, swimmers suffering stings to the sides of their feet and toes sat in a circle refilling their pails with hot water from a hose.

— ABC News, ABC News, 13 Aug. 2026

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