punch bowl

Party drink vessel

A punch bowl is a large, wide bowl used for serving punch or other beverages at parties and gatherings.

Guests typically ladle drinks from it into smaller cups.

The term extends to bowl-shaped depressions in landscapes: The valley formed a natural punch bowl between the ridges.

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serving vessel capacity

punch bowlshot glass

Small vessel for spirits

teacup · tumbler · wine glass · cocktail glass · demitasse

serving style

punch bowltable service

Meals brought to you

keg · bottle service · vending machine · BYOB · drink dispenser

formality and occasion

punch bowlwater bottle

Container for drinking liquid

coffee mug · travel mug · thermos · canteen

Family

punchbowl

Familiarity
Top 100,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G