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tankard

American  
[tang-kerd] / ˈtæŋ kərd /

noun

  1. a large drinking cup, usually with a handle and a hinged cover.


tankard British  
/ ˈtæŋkəd /

noun

    1. a large one-handled drinking vessel, commonly made of silver, pewter, or glass, sometimes fitted with a hinged lid

    2. the quantity contained in a tankard

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Etymology

Origin of tankard

1275–1325; Middle English: bucket; compare Middle Dutch tanckaert, Middle French tanquart

Example Sentences

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The collection is made up of mugs, tankards, tea cups and saucers as well as dessert plates and pillboxes.

From BBC

The blue and white cans match NATO’s colour scheme and show a knight holding up a foaming tankard of beer, with the alliance’s logo stamped on his armour.

From Reuters

Among the highlights are his outstanding Chippendale collection, George Washington’s dinner service, brought from China on the first merchant ship making that journey, and several large sterling-silver tankards made by Paul Revere.

From Washington Post

The court heard Ms Bolton was in the Market Inn pub when a dispute broke out after Bygrave broke the venue's rules by leaving with a glass tankard instead of a plastic mug.

From BBC

A giant white tankard which appeared outside a pub is being investigated by a council following complaints.

From BBC