gravy boat

American

noun

a small dish, often boat-shaped, for serving gravy or sauce.

gravy boat British

noun

a small often boat-shaped vessel for serving gravy or other sauces

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Etymology

Origin of gravy boat

First recorded in 1890–95

Example Sentences

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All you have to do is pour the gravy into a saucepan, warm it up and serve it in a gravy boat.

From Salon • Nov. 26, 2025

Blood was also left on a dog toy, a recipe book, a gravy boat.

From New York Times • Dec. 10, 2021

You might also realize you don’t have a crucial piece: Gluck once had to call her mom to bring a gravy boat.

From Washington Post • Nov. 9, 2021

Simmer for a few minutes before serving in a gravy boat.

From BBC • Dec. 23, 2017

The posh gravy boat was passed around the table.

From "Black Swan Green" by David Mitchell

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