jug

Example Sentences

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Warren Hood, who has been equally at home with symphonic music and in jug bands, provides an often central and dominant fiddle.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

Each time a downpour begins, Scott strips down to the waist, grabs a large glass jug, and runs out to one of three drainpipes to collect enough water to last the week.

From Slate • Mar. 30, 2026

Karen became so worried about the water she would pack her own cutlery and water jug.

From BBC • Jan. 24, 2026

It’s the equivalent of a tepid jug of punch and a bowl of question-mark dip proffered with genuine care.

From Salon • Dec. 2, 2025

Once the jug was in place, she balanced it without using her hands.

From "Habibi" by Naomi Shihab Nye