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vat

noun

Definition of vat

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 Armand tries on personalities — clingy boyfriend, conniving mastermind — and flocks to love interests like new rock star Lestat goes through vats of body glitter. — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 1 July 2026 Catherine Roque is fermenting in concrete eggs at Mas d'Alezon, and the Cauvys at Domaine Cauvy are moving the same way, while the Vidal-Dumoulin family at Château de La Liquière is known for a gentle, low-intervention approach across some sixty parcel-by-parcel vats. — Paul Caputo, Forbes.com, 27 June 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for vat

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Noun

Whisk together milk and reserved pineapple juices in a medium bowl until combined.

— Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 2 Aug. 2026
In an extra-large bowl combine squash, apples, lemon slices, and fennel seeds.

— Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of bowl

Noun

One bottle of its Hyaluronic Acid serum leaves the shelves every ten seconds somewhere in the world, while more than 400 million views across TikTok suggest the appeal extends far beyond the loyal French customers who helped build the business.

— Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
Polyvinyl chloride, better known as PVC, is most frequently found in pipes, credit cards, plastic bottles, electrical cable insulation, and other everyday items.

— Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of bottle

Noun

Caglianone should take advantage of his matchup against a homer-prone and fly-ball pitcher by launching a home run tonight and cash in for bettors who take advantage of his alluring +489 odds to hit a home run.

— Josh Shepardson, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2026
With 50 games to go after the deadline, the Tigers insist that trading one of the best pitchers on the planet plus another key part of their top-notch rotation does not constitute waving the white flag.

— Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of pitcher

Noun

When the containers opened, the butterflies scattered in every direction.

— Sophia Buonpane, Kansas City Star, 1 Aug. 2026
Trees, succulents, herbs and more look sweet in your kitchen or living room but grow far better planted outside in the ground, or in very large containers.

— Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of container

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Some had come to stay by Staunton’s side throughout the week, and on the last day of camp, during the water fight, some of them chased her down and drenched her with the bucket of ice water.

— Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 5 Aug. 2026
Even though that’s a drop in the bucket for one of the largest sovereign wealth funds in the world, with $925 billion in assets under management, PIF had already been slashing costs at LIV Golf before ultimately pulling financial support.

— Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of bucket

Noun

The traditional category, in which the San Jose nonprofit group competed, featured the use of different props such as tables, benches and wine jugs to combine technical skill with storytelling.

— Yu Wang, Mercury News, 26 July 2026
Household items like gallon jugs or a suitcase loaded with books work in a pinch.

— Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 July 2026

Definition of jug

Noun

Let the water in your kettle or electric water boiler come to a boil, then take it off the heat; wait 2 to 3 minutes for the water to cool slightly before pouring it into your mug or teapot.

— Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Aug. 2026
In addition to a coffee maker, you’d be surprised by the versatility of a simple electric kettle, if your dorm room allows it.

— Natalia Gonzalez Blanco Serrano, The Spruce, 27 July 2026

Definition of kettle

Noun

In his hands were two jars for fresh juices that were being made.

— Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026
Each jar comes with a two-piece stainless steel lid with a rubber ring that creates an airtight seal and locks in freshness that, with using proper canning methods, can last for months or even a year.

— Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 30 July 2026

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