thermos

American  

[thur-muhs] / ˈθɜr məs /

noun

1. a vacuum bottle or similar container lined with an insulating material, such as polystyrene, to keep liquids hot or cold.

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Thermos British  

/ ˈθɜːməs /

noun

1. a type of stoppered vacuum flask used to preserve the temperature of its contents See also Dewar flask

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Etymology

Origin of thermos

First recorded in 1905–10; formerly a trademark

Example Sentences

The quay was largely deserted, boats stowed for the night, except for a cluster of men on the quayside, drinking coffee from a thermos.

From Literature

He collects his laptops and his thermos and goes inside, with CPU trotting after him.

From Literature

There are a few other small groups—some with chairs like us, others with blankets and thermoses of hot drinks.

From Literature

You could drop off breakfast in the form of convenience-store pastries and a thermos of hot coffee to share.

From Salon

Barbara Powers packed her husband a bag with thermoses of coffee and soup, six sandwiches, pickles, and cookies.

From Literature

Related Words

• flask
• water bottle