tureen

Deep serving bowl

A tureen is a deep, covered serving dish, typically oval or round, used for bringing soup or stew to the table.

The lid keeps the contents warm while the handles allow passing.

Tureens range from plain to ornate, with fancy ones displayed as part of formal dinnerware: She ladled the bisque from a silver tureen.

vessel

bowl

Concave food container

lidRemovable container cover
ladleDeep spoon for serving
porcelainTranslucent fired clay

stoneware · earthenware · china · pottery · ceramic · handles · covered · oval · deep · footed

formal

banquet

Formal celebratory meal

feastElaborate ceremonial meal
dinner partyHosted meal with guests
buffetSelf-service meal display

reception · sideboard · hostess · presentation · centerpiece · elegant · refined · ornate · silver · heirloom

soup

broth

Clear simmered meat liquid

stewSlow-simmered meat dish
chowderThick creamy seafood soup
bisqueCreamy seafood soup

consommé · bouillon · gumbo · minestrone · pho · ramen · potage · gazpacho · miso · lentil

decorative

hand-painted

Decorated by brush personally

gildedOverlaid with gold leaf
floralOf or like blooms
monogrammedMarked with personal initials

scalloped · ornate · patterned · transferware · Wedgwood · Limoges · delftware · majolica · chinoiserie · collectible

Categories

potterypot, pottery, clay pottery, throwing, ceramic vase
containersbag, bags, box, boxes, bottle
diningroomtable, chair, chairs, china cabinet, sideboard
dishwarebowl, dish, plate, platter, cup
tablewareplate, dishes, fork, bowl, plates
vesselsjar, vase, cups, pot, bowl

Opposites

vessel depth and form

tureenplate

Flat dish for food

platter · shallow dish · serving tray · saucer · charger

serving function

tureenbread basket

Container for dinner rolls

fruit bowl · cake stand · salad bowl · serving platter · charcuterie board

individual vs. communal serving

tureensoup bowl

Vessel for liquid meals

Phrases

soup tureenLidded bowl for liquid dishes

Family

Familiarity: Top 500,000
Profile: Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G