vat

noun

Definition of vatnext
as in bowl
a large tub or barrel used especially for holding liquids a vat of cooking oil

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Recent Examples of vat Grapes are fermented in oak vats for about two weeks, and the resulting wine is aged for three years in American and French oak barrels. — Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 26 June 2026 That’s what was cooking in the vats. — Paige Williams, New Yorker, 22 June 2026 The sculptures were discovered lying face down in an in an empty Roman-Byzantine wine collection vat. — Anne Doran, ARTnews.com, 16 June 2026 Trump’s description of the current regime in Tehran as a bunch of swell guys was brewed in a heavy-duty vat of wishful thinking. — Tom Nichols, The Atlantic, 16 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for vat
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vat
  1. bowl
  2. bottle
  3. pitcher
  4. container
  5. bucket
  6. jug
  7. kettle
  8. jar
Noun
  • Some homes were eerily frozen in time, with bowls still filled with food.
    — New York Times, New York Times, 20 July 2026
  • After all, in an era of fast fashion, fast-casual chains and AI slop, what's realer than a bowl of handmade pasta?
    — Natalie B. Compton The Washington Post, Arkansas Online, 19 July 2026
Definition of bowl
Noun
  • Some protesters attacked police with stones and plastic bottles, injuring a few officers who were taken to the hospital, news agency ANI quoted Delhi Police as saying.
    — Reuters, NBC news, 23 July 2026
  • From the jars, bottles, boxes, and bags that fill our fridges and pantries to the frosty contents of our coolers, each item is chosen with intention.
    — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 23 July 2026
Definition of bottle
Noun
  • Although it had never been used on a major-league pitcher before, the less invasive option meant Skubal would be able to return to throwing quickly.
    — Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 22 July 2026
  • Joanna Gaines' Magnolia has newness easing into fall, including antique gold accent decor, brown plaid pillows and green plaid quilts, floral serving bowls and pitchers, block print napkin sets, stoneware brie bakers and more.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 22 July 2026
Definition of pitcher
Noun
  • According to Spearmint, the battery itself will sit inside a series of container-sized battery units with all the necessary electrical equipment, transformers, fire-safety systems, and control infrastructure.
    — Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 18 July 2026
  • Each shelf should function as a composition, not a container.
    — Kristin Hohenadel, The Spruce, 18 July 2026
Definition of container
Noun
  • Researchers often use the Morningness Eveningness Questionnaire, a 19-item survey that sorts respondents into five buckets, from definitely morning to definitely evening.
    — Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 22 July 2026
  • The Valkyries couldn’t buy a bucket from that point and Washington hit enough free throws to seal a stunning win on the road.
    — Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 21 July 2026
Definition of bucket
Noun
  • Another juvenile in detention passed around the tainted jug, according to the suit.
    — James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2026
  • It's applied like a traditional weed spray and is usually sold in large jugs.
    — Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 24 June 2026
Definition of jug
Noun
  • 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
  • Featuring a classic gold-tone knob and black handle, Le Creuset’s elevated tea kettle is now under $75 in the retiring olive color.
    — Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 July 2026
Definition of kettle
Noun
  • Add peanut butter to whole-grain toast, apple or celery slices, or simply enjoy it straight out of the jar.
    — Caitlin Beale, Health, 17 July 2026
  • The meteorite was then preserved by the homeowner using disposable gloves, aluminum foil and glass jars.
    — Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 17 July 2026
Definition of jar

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