tureen

noun

Definition of tureennext
as in bowl

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Recent Examples of tureen The delegates would have started with tureens of soup set at both ends of the table. — Victoria Flexner, The Atlantic, 9 Oct. 2025 In decades past, most dinner party tables would be set in matching motif applied to everything from soup tureens to dessert plates. — The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Mar. 2026 While waiting for the rice to cook, most Nature Pagoda customers order mini tureens of herbal soups, such as black chicken with either ginseng or a blend of Chinese herbs. — Laurie Ochoa, Los Angeles Times, 22 Feb. 2025 This vintage tureen was acquired and restored by the online shop Abask, which is known for a commitment to excellence thanks to owners Tom Chapman and Nicolas Pickaerts. — Abbey Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 9 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for tureen
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tureen
  1. bowl
  2. casserole
  3. platter
  4. cup
  5. teacup
  6. goblet
  7. glass
  8. saucer
Noun
  • Six major college football teams have yet to play in a bowl this decade.
    — Tom Layberger, Forbes.com, 6 July 2026
  • There are also new concepts at the AquaDome Market food hall, including Seoulmate – get the bulgogi bowl with marinated beef – and a new Chief Dog Officer named Skipper.
    — Nathan Diller, USA Today, 6 July 2026
Definition of bowl
Noun
  • This ground beef casserole will satisfy all the rumbling stomachs at your table.
    — Sheena Chihak, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 July 2026
  • Even for the 4th of July, a casserole has to make an appearance if Grandma's in charge.
    — Mary Alice Russell, Southern Living, 1 July 2026
Definition of casserole
Noun
  • Serve directly from the packets or transfer to a large serving platter with plenty of the buttery broth spooned over the top.
    — Staff, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026
  • If a winner is served on a silver platter, each side would be quick to pounce.
    — Jim Barnes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 July 2026
Definition of platter
Noun
  • The Aspiron Canister Vacuum is designed with a powerful brushless motor, three-stage filtration system, and large dust cup that keeps shoppers from having to constantly empty it.
    — Jill Layton, PEOPLE, 4 July 2026
  • Gardencup specializes in gourmet salads and bowls layered in a unique, portable cup—just shake, pour and eat.
    — Rachel Cortez, USA Today, 4 July 2026
Definition of cup
Noun
  • West said Eisner was particularly delighted with the stage trickery that allowed a child actor to be seen as Chip, a teacup.
    — Tribune News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 July 2026
  • Teaspoons are placed to the right of the teacup saucer if serving tea or another applicable beverage.
    — BestReviews, Mercury News, 19 June 2026
Definition of teacup
Noun
  • The first is designed with standard drinks in mind, while the second one is made specifically for wine goblets.
    — Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 June 2026
  • This house specialty is a whopper of a drink and comes in a goblet filled with the family’s secret blend, which is heavy on Clamato mix.
    — Richard Guzman, Daily News, 24 June 2026
Definition of goblet
Noun
  • Like its existing Ray-Ban Meta and Oakley smart glasses lines, the new designs are developed with EssilorLuxxottica — the group that also owns Prada eyewear, rumored to be Meta’s next collaborator.
    — Amy O’Brien, Vogue, 7 July 2026
  • Those included a charmingly cluttered Bucket family home, a lush candyland with the smell of chocolate piped through the Royal Theater to complement the full-size mock chocolate river, and a glass elevator that flew above the audience.
    — Nathan Diller, USA Today, 6 July 2026
Definition of glass
Noun
  • Make sure to empty any excess water that drains into the saucer to keep the roots from getting soggy.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 30 June 2026
  • Don't Overdo Moisture Never let pots sit in standing water, and skip the saucer if your orchid is outdoors.
    — Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 June 2026
Definition of saucer

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“Tureen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tureen. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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