punchbowl

Ladled beverage container

A punchbowl is a large, wide bowl used for serving punch—a mixed drink typically combining fruit juice, spirits, and other ingredients.

The bowl sits at the center of gatherings, with guests ladling drinks into cups: Guests crowded around the punchbowl.

By extension, punchbowl describes any bowl-shaped depression in landscape, such as a volcanic crater or glacial basin.

beverage

sangria

Fruited wine punch

  • ladleDeep spoon for serving
  • cocktailMixed alcoholic beverage
  • rumMolasses-based liquor

brandy · sherbet · lemonade · juice · mixer · refreshment · garnish · ice · soda · libation

vessel

crystal

Ordered-atom solid

china · silver · ladle · tureen · basin · receptacle · cut-glass · pedestal · rim · ornate

gathering

party

Gathering for celebration

banquet · soiree · celebration · festivity · toast · host · guest · buffet · centerpiece · social

geological

crater

Impact or volcanic basin

volcanic · formation · cemetery · Hawaii · memorial · natural · amphitheater · rim · overlook

Categories
Opposites
serving vessel size/capacity

punchbowlshot glass

Small vessel for spirits

wine glass · tumbler · goblet · teacup · demitasse

individual vs. communal serving

punchbowlwine glass

Stemmed drinking vessel

tumbler · highball glass · cocktail glass · solo cup · mug

drinking culture/occasion

punchbowlhip flask

Small curved liquor container

solo cup · water bottle · thermos · private bar

Phrases
Family

punchbowls

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