sauceboat
Pourable serving dish
A sauceboat is a small, elongated serving vessel with a spout at one end and a handle at the other, designed for pouring gravy or sauce at the table.
The shape—low and wide with a curved lip—prevents spills and allows controlled pouring: Pass the sauceboat, please.
Also called a gravy boat.
Thickened meat drippings
- jusNatural meat juices
- au jusIn its own drippings
- drippingsFat released during cooking
- demi-glaceConcentrated French brown sauce
reduction · roux · stock · broth · thickener · cornstarch · flour · seasoning
Lidded dish for soup
- pitcherPouring vessel or hurler
- platterLarge flat serving dish
- creamerCoffee-lightening additive
- sugar bowlLidded container for sweetener
butter dish · serving dish · dinnerware · crockery · place setting · table setting · centerpiece · charger
Fine ceramic tableware
- bone chinaCalcium-ash ceramic ware
- ceramicFired clay material
- glazeThin lustrous coating
- kilnOven for hardening clay
pottery · earthenware · stoneware · bisque · firing · translucent · cobalt blue · chinoiserie
Structured, ceremonial eating
- banquetFormal celebratory meal
- feastElaborate ceremonial meal
- thanksgivingExpression of grateful praise
- roast dinnerCooked meat with sides
holiday meal · carving · serving · tablecloth · napkin · place card · hostess · etiquette
gravy
Thickened meat drippings
demi-glace · reduction · roux · stock · broth · thickener · cornstarch · flour · seasoning · savory
tureen
Lidded dish for soup
sugar bowl · butter dish · serving dish · dinnerware · crockery · place setting · table setting · centerpiece · charger · gravy ladle
china
Fine ceramic tableware
- bone chinaCalcium-ash ceramic ware
- ceramicFired clay material
- glazeThin lustrous coating
kiln · pottery · earthenware · stoneware · bisque · firing · translucent · cobalt blue · chinoiserie · delft
formal dining
Structured, ceremonial eating
- banquetFormal celebratory meal
- feastElaborate ceremonial meal
- thanksgivingExpression of grateful praise
roast dinner · holiday meal · carving · serving · tablecloth · napkin · place card · hostess · etiquette · presentation
sterling
Pure silver alloy
- silverplateMetal with precious coating
- canteenPortable liquid container
- tarnishOxidation discoloration on metal
polishing · hallmark · engraved · monogrammed · antique · ornate · footed · handled · spout · electroplate
- tablewareplate, dishes, fork, bowl, plates
- British PotteryWedgwood, Spode, Staffordshire, bone china, earthenware
- Cycladic civilizationNaxos, folded arms, flute player, cup bearer, frying pans