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Definition of tankard

tankard

/ˈtæŋ.kɚd/
tan · kard
Plural:tankards
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tankard Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A tall, large beer mug, typically made of silver, pewter, or glass, having a single handle and often a hinged lid.

Example

"The tavern keeper set a heavy pewter tankard of ale on the wooden counter."

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• Rhymes for tankard

• Nearby Words

tangram
tangy
tank
tankard
tanked
tanker
tankerload

Word Origin & Etymology

Dating back to Middle English via Anglo-French and Middle Dutch 'tancart', the word originally designated a large wooden tub for carrying water before coming to refer to a heavy metal drinking mug.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Tankard. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/tankard
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