jug

Example Sentences

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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

In 2025, the Starmer jug sold most, at 116, including 32 to his colleagues in parliament and further 84 online.

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026

At age 16, he met Garcia, 21, in Palo Alto, Calif., and they formed a jug band, shifting to electric instruments following the rapid popularity of the Beatles in the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 11, 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

Momma passes me the water jug because she can tell my face is getting all steamed up from the heat of the chili.

From "A Good Kind of Trouble" by Lisa Moore Ramée