jug Synonyms
Another word for jug
• noun (Context 1)
A large container for holding liquids, typically featuring a handle, a narrow neck, and a spout or lip for pouring.
"She filled the glass pitcher with ice water and fresh lemon slices for the guests."
• noun (Context 2)
The quantity of liquid or contents held by a jug.
"We drank a whole jugful of cider at the autumn festival."
• noun (Context 3)
A prison or jail cell (slang).
"The bank robber spent ten years in the jail before finally being granted parole."
• verb (Context 4)
To cook by stewing slowly in a tightly covered container (especially of meat, such as hare).
"The traditional recipe requires you to stew the meat in red wine for several hours until tender."
• verb (Context 5)
To imprison or incarcerate someone (slang).
"The local sheriff managed to jail the notorious outlaw after a brief chase through town."
Opposites of jug
The opposite of jug shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: