ewer

[ yoo-er ]

noun

1. a pitcher with a wide spout.
2. Decorative Art. a vessel having a spout and a handle, especially a tall, slender vessel with a base.

ewer

/ ˈjuːə /

noun

1. a large jug or pitcher with a wide mouth

Word History and Origins

Origin of ewer¹

1275–1325; Middle English < Anglo-French; Old French evier < Latin aquārius vessel for water, equivalent to aqu ( a ) water + -ārius -ary

Word History and Origins

Origin of ewer¹

C14: from Old French evier, from Latin aquārius water carrier, from aqua water

Example Sentences

She demands the golden ewer—the red horse comes to his aid, and he wins the tournament in his red dress.

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On a near-by table stood a ewer of water; Constans fetched it and began moistening the bloodless lips.

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There is a minor junction of the streams by a cut across the narrowed neck of the ewer opposite Worcester Garden.

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The Hereditary Chamberlain then rode likewise to the spot, and brought back a basin with ewer and towel.

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Why should he want a silver ewer and basin to wash his hands at his mass?

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