tureen

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Recent Examples of tureen Rather than having servants deliver one course at a time, the long dining tables were set with piles of food in elaborate chaffing dishes, tureens and trays so that guests were encouraged to graze their way through the bounteous offerings. Gaile Robinson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Jan. 2024 Try a single bulb in an old and intricately patterned gravy boat or teacup, or, for more impact, plant several bulbs together in a lidless soupier or tureen, covering the soil with a layer of green moss that can either be lifted from the garden or bought in bags from floristry suppliers. Paula Sutton, Vogue, 23 Dec. 2023 On a dining room wall, dell’Uva designed a small iron shelf to hold an antique soup tureen from Capodimonte, the historic Naples factory renowned for its 18th-century porcelain. Jackie Cooperman, Robb Report, 25 Mar. 2023 With Farshid laid up in hospital, Omid takes over his route, dodging flying shrapnel on his motorbike to distribute tureens of biryani cooked by a jolly local chef to the increasingly ragtag remaining residents of Abadan. Jessica Kiang, Variety, 16 Feb. 2023 See all Example Sentences for tureen 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tureen
Noun
  • Alongside poke bowls and the sport of surfing, the plate lunch has become one of the hallmarks of the fiftieth state.
    Helen Rosner, The New Yorker, 16 Feb. 2025
  • Bovard says to adhere to the following technique: On the top rack, cups and bowls should face down toward the wash arms.
    Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 16 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • As the most popular game-day food in the Mountain West, the potato casserole is a joyful combo of hash browns, cheese, cream soup, and a crunchy topper.
    Lauren Thomann, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Feb. 2025
  • Recipes for cheese fondue originally included eggs and was more like a casserole than a gooey dip.
    Gretchen McKay, Twin Cities, 5 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • Whether it’s loaded onto a sandwich, served on a platter with classic fixings, or even piled atop a basket of fries, pulled pork counts among the South’s most signature dishes.
    Taylor Tobin, Southern Living, 8 Feb. 2025
  • Even when it’s delivered on a silver platter by the Mavericks.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 8 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • As for Pettersson, the defenseman, the young blueliner has been so impressive through his first handful of games, but the trick for a young player breaking into the NHL is sustaining a high level when the adrenaline of your first cup of coffee wears out.
    Thomas Drance, The Athletic, 7 Feb. 2025
  • She was often found sitting quietly on the couch with her dogs, a strong cup of coffee and reading a book.
    Ashley Hume, Fox News, 7 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • Look for mismatched plates and teacups to create a more effortless and whimsical look.
    Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Feb. 2025
  • Jeremiah Barr’s scenic design and Meghan Norine McGrath’s props design include a few nods to the Disney version, such as a teapot, teacup and candelabra.
    Emily McClanathan, Chicago Tribune, 21 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • Later, the Aztecs are said to have used it to flavor a chocolate beverage, served in golden goblets to Emperor Moctezuma.
    Tribune News Service, Boston Herald, 15 Feb. 2024
  • International Delight is giving Love is Blind fans something to fill their mugs (or golden goblets).
    Luke Chinman, People.com, 8 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • When that happens, the foreground galaxy acts like a magnifying glass, and gravity causes the traveling light rays to bend.
    Greg Wehner, Fox News, 11 Feb. 2025
  • The ground floor of the tranquil retreat was designed to host large groups with an open living and dining area and floor-to-ceiling glass doors that invite natural light to flood in.
    Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 11 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • Aho and Hintz had a two-on-one break a few minutes later and Aho’s saucer pass to Hintz never landed.
    Arpon Basu, The Athletic, 14 Feb. 2025
  • Allow all of the excess water to drain out of your plant’s pot before placing your money tree back on its saucer and returning it to its growing spot.
    Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Jan. 2025

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