beaker
What is another word for beaker? Here is its meaning, with related words and examples.
Noun — A flat-bottomed, straight-sided glass container with a small pouring lip, used to hold and measure liquids in a lab.
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How to use beaker
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
a glass beaker
a beaker of water
Etymology
From Old Norse bikarr ("cup"), itself likely traceable back to a Late Latin word for a wine jug. It shares a root with "pitcher."
Full origin of beaker →Frequently asked questions
What does “beaker” mean?
The word “beaker” means a flat-bottomed, straight-sided glass container with a small pouring lip, used to hold and measure liquids in a lab. In plain terms, a cup-shaped container — either a lab vessel or a handleless drinking cup.
How do you pronounce “beaker”?
“Beaker” is pronounced BEE-kuh (/ˈbiːkɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “beaker” in a sentence?
Here is “beaker” used in a sentence: “She poured the acid carefully into a glass beaker.”
What part of speech is “beaker”?
“Beaker” is a noun.
Where does the word “beaker” come from?
The word “beaker” comes from Late Latin. From Old Norse bikarr ("cup"), itself likely traceable back to a Late Latin word for a wine jug. It shares a root with "pitcher.".
How many meanings does “beaker” have?
“Beaker” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a flat-bottomed, straight-sided glass container with a small pouring lip, used to hold and measure liquids in a lab.
