What is another word for tankard?

Pronunciation: [tˈaŋkəd] (IPA)

A tankard is a large drinking vessel typically made of metal or glass and traditionally used for beer or ale. Some common synonyms for the word tankard include mug, stein, flagon, and goblet. A mug is a cylindrical cup with a handle and is often associated with coffee or tea, while a stein is a large beer mug often decorated with designs and made of stoneware. A flagon is a large container used for holding liquid, while a goblet is a stemmed drinking cup often used for wine. While each of these words refers to a vessel for holding liquid, the nuances in their meanings can help distinguish the specific type of container being referred to.

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Usage examples for Tankard

When it came to Una's turn-they all drank out of the same cup, a splendid silver tankard, chased with the Earlsley arms-she glanced at it askance and shook her head.
"Only One Love, or Who Was the Heir"
Charles Garvice
"And bring it in a tankard," said he.
"The Literary Sense"
E. Nesbit
"But have a drink," said the stout young man, reaching for a tankard.
"Peccavi"
E. W. Hornung

Famous quotes with Tankard

  • Searching nature I taste self but at one tankard, that of my own being.
    Gerard Manley Hopkins

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