tankard — A tall beer mug, typically made of pewter and having a handle and sometimes a hinged lid
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A tall beer mug, typically made of pewter and having a handle and sometimes a hinged lid
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈtæŋkərd/
Example Sentences
- The tavern keeper polished the old tankard until it gleamed like new
- He banged his empty tankard on the table, demanding another round
- The pirate's tankard was so big that a small fish could swim laps in it
tankard
NOUN[/ˈtæŋkərd/]
A tall beer mug, typically made of pewter and having a handle and sometimes a hinged lid
Large pewter beer mug with handle
A standard tankard beats the substandard!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
This word derives from Middle Dutch 'tanckaert', originally meaning 'small cask' or 'small barrel'. As beer and ale consumption became central to European tavern culture, the term evolved to denote a specialized drinking vessel, becoming an essential fixture in pubs, inns, and alehouses from the medieval period onward.
Breakdown
Middle Dutch 'tanckaert' (small cask), a diminutive or compound form referring to a wooden barrel or vessel used for storing and serving beverages.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The tavern keeper polished the old tankard until it gleamed like new”
“He banged his empty tankard on the table, demanding another round”
“The pirate's tankard was so big that a small fish could swim laps in it”
“She inherited her grandfather's silver tankard from his navy days”
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