cauldron

Or cal·dron

[kawl-druhn]

noun

1. a large kettle or boiler.

cauldron

/ ˈkɔːldrən /

noun

1. a large pot used for boiling, esp one with handles

Word History and Origins

Origin of cauldron¹

1250–1300; Middle English, alteration (by association with Latin caldus warm) of Middle English cauderon < Anglo-French, equivalent to caudere (< Late Latin caldāria; caldera ) + -on noun suffix

Word History and Origins

Origin of cauldron¹

C13: from earlier cauderon, from Anglo-French, from Latin caldārium hot bath, from calidus warm

Example Sentences

Windsor Park is always a cauldron when a big nation comes to Belfast.

From BBC

But this industrious insect isn't flying back to stir its witch's cauldron, or playing Quidditch.

From BBC

This Chamber is a cauldron of opinions and we’ve certainly all had our patience and tempers tested in pursuit of our ideals.

From Los Angeles Times

"The pressure of the cauldron and the home fans will make an atmosphere. This game is going to be tricky but if the Lions start quickly it could be ugly."

From BBC

He created a 'competitive cauldron' that pitted players against each other in training matches and head-to-heads.

From BBC

Related Words

• bag 
• bottle 
• bowl 
• box 
• bucket 
• can 
• canister 
• capsule 
• carton 
• crate 
• dish 
• jar 
• jug 
• kettle 
• package 
• packet 
• pail 
• pot 
• pouch 
• sack