How to Use punch bowl in a Sentence

punch bowl

noun

• When ready to serve the punch, place the ice in a large punch bowl.
  — M. Carrie Allan, The Denver Post, 23 Oct. 2019
• Set the block of ice in the punch bowl and gently pour the punch base over it.
  — Washington Post, 16 Dec. 2021
• Serve chilled, or in a punch bowl with a large chunk of ice.
  — Kevin Gavagan, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024
• But add a little dry ice and a creepy punch bowl and you're all set!
  — Christopher Michel, Country Living, 3 Aug. 2022
• Large batches were made ahead of time and served out of a large punch bowl.
  — Kevin Hopper, idahostatesman, 30 Jan. 2018
• At least one aspect of their game could be the proverbial turd in the punch bowl.
  — Michael Lev, The Arizona Republic, 11 Sep. 2021
• Build in your favorite punch bowl with lots of fresh ice.
  — Amber Love Bond, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2021
• Or find a punch bowl, a giant ice block and call your friends over.
  — Kevin Hopper, idahostatesman, 30 Jan. 2018
• Put the grapes and orange slices in a punch bowl or large pitcher.
  — Sharyn Jackson, Star Tribune, 18 Nov. 2020
• Kevin and Zoe meet by the wedding punch bowl and start dating.
  — Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 26 May 2021
• An old metaphor holds that the Fed’s job is to take away the punch bowl just as the party gets going.
  — Jerry Bowyer, National Review, 19 Mar. 2021
• To serve, pour the punch into a punch bowl, slip in your block of ice, and grate fresh nutmeg over the top.
  — Esquire Editors, Esquire, 11 Sep. 2017
• The question now is: Can the Fed remove the punch bowl without killing the party?
  — Allison Morrow, CNN, 27 July 2022
• Combine wine, juice and fruit in a punch bowl or pitcher.
  — Kaitlyn Keegan, Hartford Courant, 1 July 2022
• Stick to treat-or-treating, and skip the bobbing for apples and shared punch bowl.
  — Elizabeth Gulino, refinery29.com, 22 Sep. 2020
• After all, the worst thing that can happen to a party is for the punch bowl to run dry too soon.
  — The Economist, 1 Feb. 2018
• In a large punch bowl, combine the lemon juice, half the cranberry syrup, the vodka, and the Champagne.
  — Morgan Hines, USA TODAY, 23 Dec. 2022
• Kelly worries the Fed is waiting too long to take the punch bowl away, as it's been known to do.
  — Matt Egan, CNN, 3 May 2021
• Wells spikes the punch bowl; couples grind on each other; votes are cast for prom queen and queen.
  — Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 29 Sep. 2021
• After all of that, take a seat near the punch bowl and enjoy the night with friends and family.
  — Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 11 Oct. 2023
• The gorilla in the room is the Fed, which seems inclined to throw poo at us (or take the punch bowl away, as the saying goes).
  — Michael Lynch, Forbes, 28 Jan. 2022
• In a large container, like a pitcher or punch bowl, add the spice bag, wine, brandy and fresh fruit.
  — Amelia Goe, The Arizona Republic, 20 Nov. 2021
• Make the punch: In a large punch bowl, combine the lemon juice mixture with the black tea and liquors (cognac, rum, and bourbon).
  — Ali Ramee, Southern Living, 23 June 2023
• Thanks to the grape juice, the beverage's vibrant hue looks quite nice in a pitcher or punch bowl!
  — Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 16 Aug. 2024
• The Wave took the punch bowl away at several other road venues in front of bigger crowds.
  — Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Apr. 2024
• But there are signs that the band may soon stop playing, and the punch bowls may be disappearing.
  — Bloomberg.com, 9 Mar. 2018
• The era of low interest rates is at an end which means the proverbial punch in the punch bowl is leaving the party.
  — Jaclyn Gallucci, Fortune, 9 Feb. 2018
• The little green monkey hung out near the punch bowl, his tail curled up in gratitude.
  — Washington Post, 21 May 2021
• Forgive the pundits who woke up drunk and took another sip from the SEC’s spiked punch bowl.
  — John Canzano, oregonlive, 25 Aug. 2021
• Available July 4 only; $6 for a glass, $22 for a punch bowl.
  — Robert Philpot, star-telegram, 29 June 2018

Last Updated: 1 Dec 2024