jug
n.a container with a handle and a small opening at the top, used for holding and pouring liquids.
n.a large container with a narrow neck, a handle, and often a spout, designed for storing and dispensing fluids.
“She filled the jug with fresh water from the tap.”
“The waiter placed a large glass jug of iced tea in the center of the table for the guests.”
“In traditional pottery, the artisan carefully shapes the clay into a jug, ensuring the handle is sturdy enough to support the weight of several liters of liquid.”
Commonly used in British English where American English might prefer 'pitcher'.
From Middle English jugge, of uncertain origin. Possibly a variant of Middle English jubbe, jobbe, iubbe, geobbe, itself of unknown origin; or perhaps continuing (in altered form) Old English ċēac (“pitcher; jug”). Compare also jug (“a low woman, maidservant”), from Jug, familiar form of Joanna. Prison sense attested from at least 1825 in Britain.
Blend of Jack Russell + pug.
Probably from Latin jugum (“yoke, tether”). A folk etymology claims that it is an acronym for "justice under God" or "judgment under God". https://www.ignatius.edu/news/september-2017/jug-em-with-a-jugumhttps://catholicphilly.com/2021/10/news/local-news/local-priest-moves-closer-to-sainthood/
Origin uncertain. Perhaps a shortening of juggernaut or an alteration of juke/jook. Compare juug.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.