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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
  • Add vanilla and chocolate batters to prepared Bundt pan in 1/3-cup scoops, alternating batters for best distribution.
    — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 18 Sep. 2026
  • This craft set comes with a notepad, eraser, sticker sheet, three markers, and two pens, all packed inside a decorative ramen cup that doubles as a desk pen holder.
    — Anja Webb, Parents, 18 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
  • Lee fills his glass from a second bottle, bantering away with his lifelong pal before picking up a third.
    — David Fear, Rolling Stone, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Native’s Powder Dry Shampoo has become a popular pick at Target, where shoppers are turning to the $13 bottle to stretch the time between washes while giving their roots a little more oomph.
    — Jill Layton, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of bottle
Noun
  • Tickets include a commemorative stein and one drink voucher; food and other drinks are extra.
    — Linda Zavoral, Mercury News, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Participate in the traditional beer mug-sliding contest and the stein-holding (Masskrugstemmen) competition.
    — Caroline Ritzie, Cincinnati Enquirer, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of stein
Noun
  • Both seem like the lunch pail-type players Babcock will want to ignite early on.
    — Janson Duench, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2026
  • However, a pail of bloody fabric was discovered in the basement.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of pail
Noun
  • Several officials praised Preckwinkle’s efforts, and the payouts also left $109 million in the loan pot, according to data received through a Tribune open records request.
    — A.D. Quig, Chicago Tribune, 20 Sep. 2026
  • Jump into Keep Your Million to start with a virtual $1,000,000 pot and play through the season.
    — OutKick, FOXNews.com, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of pot
Noun
  • Crusty white deposits forming inside your coffee maker, kettle or water heater are one of the most reliable indicators that hardness is high enough to cause practical problems.
    — Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 15 Sep. 2026
  • That's enough to run an induction cooktop, kettle, coffee machine, lights, laptops and other camping equipment without dragging along a separate generator.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of kettle

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“Stoup.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stoup. Accessed 22 Sep. 2026.

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