26984 words

jug

5 definitions • 5 examples
1
a container for holding liquids that has a handle and a shaped opening at the top for pouring:

Examples:

a glass/plastic jug
a milk/water jug
2
a large, round container for liquids that has a flat base, a handle, and a very narrow raised opening at the top for pouring:

Examples:

a whiskey jug
3
the amount of liquid that a jug holds:

Examples:

a jug of milk
4

Examples:

I always knew he'd end up in (the) jug.
5
a large container for liquids that usually has a handle and a narrow opening at the top

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