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 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 October includes spooky tutorials like this cauldron cake or a kid-friendly haunted gingerbread house. Alex Golden, Axios, 27 Sep. 2024 This cauldron uses tap water and plugs into a standard outlet. Nora Colomer, Fox News, 23 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for cauldron 
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Noun
  • In 2025, the revenue generated in the electric kettles market in the U.S. amounts to $317.5 million, and the market is projected to experience an annual growth rate of 4.28 percent from 2025 to 2029, per Statista.
    Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 6 Jan. 2025
  • Whistling Tea Kettle with Gold Finishes This whistling tea kettle is equal parts stylish and functional.
    Emily Weaver, People.com, 27 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • The Federal Emergency Management Agency has a pot of money—replenished last month—that can provide immediate help to disaster victims.
    David Lightman, Sacramento Bee, 15 Jan. 2025
  • The same result will happen with mosaic pots, planters, and art pieces.
    Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • Two Modular Air Fire Fighting System units were being deployed from the California and Nevada National Guards, and 10 Navy helicopters with water buckets were en route from San Diego, according to the White House.
    Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2025
  • Pentagon deputy press secretary Sabrina Singh told reporters Wednesday the U.S. was sending 10 Navy helicopters with water buckets.
    Brad Dress, The Hill, 8 Jan. 2025

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“Cauldron.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cauldron. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.

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