cauldron

as in kettle
a large open container that is usually used for cooking They filled the cauldron with what seemed like an endless amount of clams.

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Recent Examples of cauldron Cultural differences of the region, like a vast foaming, bubbling cauldron, spit out heroes and villains, legends and lore. Gary Stoller, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024 The little witch is up to the task, naming 11 tracks without skipping a beat — including a few deep cuts — before Rodrigo decides to just dump all of the candy in her cauldron into the girl's bag. Jessica Wang, EW.com, 1 Nov. 2024 Add a chunk of dry ice to the drink for a smoky, boiling cauldron effect. Kirby Adams, The Courier-Journal, 21 Oct. 2024 In the pics, the Hot Girl Coach is chilling on the couch enjoying popcorn from a cauldron (of course!). Kara Nesvig, Allure, 2 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for cauldron 
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Noun
  • These include a video documenting the Loewe Foundation’s support for the Ōnishi family, who have been crafting ceremonial tea kettles in Kyoto for more than 400 years, alongside works by several Loewe Craft Prize finalists.
    Miles Socha, WWD, 16 Jan. 2025
  • Distillation utilizes pot still, batch kettle, and continuous column stills.
    Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • After the final rinse, drain and combine with all the seasoning for the rice inside the clay pot, then place in the fridge to soak for 20 minutes.
    Ingu Chen, Vogue, 27 Jan. 2025
  • The gold mines became melting pots, as farmers from Oregon and businesspeople from New York mixed with prospectors from Mexico, Chile, Hawaii and China.
    Karissa Waddick, USA TODAY, 24 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • This dish features a gourmet take on the classic burger, paired with golden truffle fries and a bucket of Diet Cokes for the ultimate nod to Trump.
    Erica Lamberg, Fox News, 19 Jan. 2025
  • The kid-friendly Splash Zone is equipped with water guns and a giant dunking bucket, while Shark Tooth Cove is perfect for little ones.
    Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 19 Jan. 2025

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“Cauldron.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cauldron. Accessed 31 Jan. 2025.

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