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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 In a conventional fission reactor, a uranium fuel rods are submerged inside a large vat of water. — Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 14 July 2026 Come for all the doggie high jinks – thanks to a ton of animatronic animals and a John Hughes screenplay – and stay for Close getting dunked in a vat of molasses. — Brian Truitt, USA Today, 10 July 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for vat

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Noun

Stir in the remaining ¼ teaspoon salt, then transfer to a small bowl.

— Kate Williams, AJC.com, 17 Aug. 2026
Millions of dollars in agricultural equipment are stored beneath the lower seating bowl.

— Tim Graham, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026

Definition of bowl

Noun

If cave paintings tell the stories of the earliest human life, factices — the once-ubiquitous oversized perfume bottle replicas — play a similar role in revealing the histories of fragrance.

— Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 21 Aug. 2026
Patients should put any items in a leak-proof, puncture-resistant container, such as a laundry detergent bottle.

— Noelle Lilley, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026

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Noun

In the bottom of the sixth inning, New Jersey pitcher/shortstop Mason Rincon homered to center field to win the game for the Metro region champions.

— CBS News, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026
Cubs pitcher David Peterson was coming out of the bullpen to pitch in the eighth inning after the fight took place, and the umpires were chuckling.

— Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of pitcher

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Soperas are sacred containers believed to represent or house African Orishas.

— Delia Sauer, Miami Herald, 15 Aug. 2026
Backed in part by a US$266-million US Space Force contract, the idea is to redesign launch systems so they can be disassembled and packed into standard shipping containers.

— David Szondy August 15, New Atlas, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of container

Noun

Vendors gather their primary ingredient from local elementary schools, where young boys relieve themselves in buckets.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 19 Aug. 2026
She was inspired by the example of Sarah Nixon, who, from 2001 to 2021, planted flowers in neighbors’ yards in Toronto and sold weekly flower-bucket and arrangement subscriptions.

— ABC News, ABC News, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of bucket

Noun

Officials on the island have deployed portable water tankers to communities, allowing residents to fill up containers and plastic jugs while their service is cut off.

— Christopher Cann, USA Today, 10 Aug. 2026
Some of the jugs were the type used in North Africa and one is an older, Neo-Punic amphora, according to the Culture Ministry.

— Barbie Latza Nadeau, CNN Money, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of jug

Noun

Pause until the fire is lit, and the kettle in the kitchen has long since clicked off.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 19 Aug. 2026
Shop more thoughtful housewarming gifts at Quince below, including pretty linen napkins, a classic wine glass set, and a display-worthy electric kettle.

— Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of kettle

Noun

Add the juice or vinegar, your allium, a small spoonful of mustard (if using) and a healthy pinch of salt to the jar.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 14 Aug. 2026
Tape the loose corner to secure the cone in place and stick the cone into the jar so that there is at least 2 inches of empty space between the bait and the tip of the cone.

— Emma Jacobson, Bon Appetit Magazine, 13 Aug. 2026

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