# jug

/ˈdʒəɡ/ (US) · /dʒˈʌɡ/ (UK) · CEFR A2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/jug
Updated: 2026-05-06

## Definition

a container with a handle and a small opening at the top, used for holding and pouring liquids.

For teachers: a large container with a narrow neck, a handle, and often a spout, designed for storing and dispensing fluids.

## Examples

- 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.

## Usage notes

- Commonly used in British English where American English might prefer 'pitcher'.

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