punch bowl

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noun

a large bowl from which punch, lemonade, etc., is served, usually with a ladle.

Origin:
1685–95

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punch bowl
noun
a large bowl for serving beverages; usually with a ladle

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Example sentences

Besides, central bankers are more accustomed to trying to take away the punch

bowl than mixing the drinks.

Chill the punch thoroughly, pour it into a chilled punch bowl, and set the bowl

in another bowl half filled with crushed ice.

Add this, and the rest of ingredients, to a large punch bowl.

In a punch bowl combine remaining ingredients and strain syrup through a fine

sieve into punch.

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