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

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

We understand that the gravy boat we brought to the park was an antique from Gammi, and we admit we probably should have at least brought it home when we were done digging with it.

From Slate • Nov. 3, 2016

And when he passed the gravy boat her way, he could have been passing it to anyone but his favorite niece.“Vonetta,

From "Gone Crazy in Alabama" by Rita Williams-Garcia

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