cauldron

Definition of cauldronnext
as in kettle
a large open container that is usually used for cooking They filled the cauldron with what seemed like an endless amount of clams.

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Recent Examples of cauldron On Instagram, Kidman shared videos of her and Bullock sipping drinks out of mini cauldrons and walking the red carpet arm in arm. Katie Simons, Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2026 After doing a little magic, Kufrin reaches into the cauldron and pulls out a series of sonogram images. Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 2026 Yoshi and Luma popcorn buckets will be released alongside Bowser's tiny cauldrons on April 1 to celebrate the release of the new film. Mike Snider, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026 Add realignment to the cauldron and the situation grows more desperate on two fronts. Jon Wilner, Mercury News, 27 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for cauldron
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Noun
  • An expansive bar, stocked with complimentary snacks and soft drinks, as well as beer, wine, and spirits, also had a Lavazza coffee machine and Aarke hot-water kettle.
    Paul Brady, Travel + Leisure, 15 May 2026
  • That’s rich — like the pot calling the kettle black.
    Voice of the People, New York Daily News, 10 May 2026
Noun
  • Sawtelle’s buzzy modern Korean restaurant the Mulberry is also in the guide, with options such as bluefin tuna bibimbap and stone-pot steak tartare.
    Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2026
  • Its 29 grind settings offered enough range to produce both a decent espresso shot and pot of French press.
    Noah Kaufman, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 May 2026
Noun
  • His willingness to sacrifice shots to get his co-starters easy buckets has been a critical development and could elevate his value going forward.
    Law Murray, New York Times, 21 May 2026
  • Ali walked away before the final bucket had been sifted.
    Rania Abouzeid, New Yorker, 21 May 2026

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“Cauldron.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cauldron. Accessed 22 May. 2026.

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