cream pitcher

Small pouring container

A cream pitcher is a small vessel for serving cream, typically at a table set for coffee or tea.

It has a handle and a spout for pouring, and holds just enough for several cups.

The term is American; British English prefers cream jug or creamer.

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handle · tea set · tea service · afternoon tea · china · bone china · fine china · pour · pour spout · dairy · coffee · coffee table · breakfast · table · ceramic · silver · silver plated · dainty

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container function

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Channel for wastewater

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storage vs. serving

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Container for dairy liquid

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container contents

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Vessel for pouring beverages

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Top 200,000
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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G