noun

cauldron

KAWL-druhn

Cauldron (noun) means a large round pot used for boiling liquids over a fire. Example: “The witch stirred a bubbling cauldron in the story.”

noun

A large round pot used for boiling liquids over a fire.

"The witch stirred a bubbling cauldron in the story."

"They hung a cast-iron cauldron over the campfire to cook stew."

A tense or chaotic situation.

"The negotiations turned into a cauldron of accusations and blame."

How to Use Cauldron

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA big cooking pot, or figuratively, a highly volatile situation.

Common pairings

a bubbling cauldron a cauldron of tension

Word Forms

cauldrons plural

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Etymology

From Old Northern French caudron, from Late Latin caldaria ("cooking pot"), from Latin caldus ("hot"). Related to "chowder" and "caldera."

Origin: Late Latin

Frequently Asked Questions

What does “cauldron” mean?

The word “cauldron” means a large round pot used for boiling liquids over a fire. In plain terms, a big cooking pot, or figuratively, a highly volatile situation.

How do you pronounce “cauldron”?

“Cauldron” is pronounced KAWL-druhn (/ˈkɔːl.dɹən/ in IPA).

How do you use “cauldron” in a sentence?

Here is “cauldron” used in a sentence: “The witch stirred a bubbling cauldron in the story.”

What part of speech is “cauldron”?

“Cauldron” is a noun.

Where does the word “cauldron” come from?

The word “cauldron” comes from Late Latin. From Old Northern French caudron, from Late Latin caldaria ("cooking pot"), from Latin caldus ("hot"). Related to "chowder" and "caldera.".

How many meanings does “cauldron” have?

“Cauldron” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a large round pot used for boiling liquids over a fire.