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

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gravy boat

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

In his eagerness to help her, he knocked the gravy boat flying; Bill waved his wand and the gravy soared up in the air and returned meekly to the boat.

From "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" by J.K. Rowling

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