flagon

American  

[flag-uhn] / ˈflæg ən /

noun

1. a large bottle for wine, liquors, etc.

2. a container for holding liquids, as for use at table, especially one with a handle, a spout, and usually a cover.

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flagon British  

/ ˈflæɡən /

noun

1. a large bottle of wine, cider, etc

2. a vessel having a handle, spout, and narrow neck

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Etymology

Origin of flagon

1425–75; late Middle English, variant of flakon < Middle French fla ( s ) con < Late Latin flascōn- (stem of flascō ) flask ¹

Explanation

A flagon is a large metal or ceramic pitcher for holding liquor, especially wine. It’s like a giant flask with a handle and spout that you put on the table so you can share the wine with old-timey friends. A flagon is usually used for alcohol — in particular wine, but sometimes beer. It’s an old fashioned word. A flagon might be set on a table in Colonial times, but feel free to use one now. A flagon full of wine should be enough for a group of friends at dinner — it's more than a bottle. The word flagon is related to flask, which is a smaller container for carrying alcohol.

Example Sentences

He said he picked Purdue because one of his friends joining him at the Cask ’n Flagon sports bar across the street from Fenway Park attended the school.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 10, 2023

White said Jones’ lone contribution, but an important one, to writing the song was the second line of the chorus about Tioga being across Flagon Creek from Ball.

From Washington Times • Sep. 21, 2015

Zobrist's foul ball over the left field wall hit the sign for the Cask N' Flagon restaurant, a fan favorite across the street from Fenway Park, on a fly.

From Washington Post • Sep. 8, 2010

Flagon, silver, 59 oz., given by Susannah Lascells, 1741.

From A History of Horncastle from the earliest period to the present time by Walter, James Conway

These sacred vessels are the Chalice, Paten and Flagon, which should be made of silver or gold only—the best that we have for so sacred a purpose.

From The American Church Dictionary and Cyclopedia by Miller, William James