jug
juhg
Jug (noun) means a container for liquids with a handle and a narrow opening, used for pouring. Example: “She filled the jug with fresh orange juice.”
noun
1
A container for liquids with a handle and a narrow opening, used for pouring.
"She filled the jug with fresh orange juice."
"Pour the milk from the jug into the glass."
2
Informal for jail.
"He spent a night in the jug after the bar fight."
verb
1
To put someone in jail.
"They jugged him for a week over the missed court date."
How to use jug
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishMost often a pitcher for pouring drinks; informally, also slang for jail.
When to use it
The "jail" and "detention" senses are informal or slang.
Common pairings
a jug of water
a jug of milk
thrown in the jug
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Word forms
- Plural
- jugs
- Third person singular
- jugs
- Past tense
- jugged
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Etymology
From Middle English jugge, of uncertain origin; the "jail" sense has been recorded in British English since at least the 1820s.
Class of 1820
jug joined the language around 1820.
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Synonyms
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Frequently asked questions
What does “jug” mean?
The word “jug” means a container for liquids with a handle and a narrow opening, used for pouring. In plain terms, most often a pitcher for pouring drinks; informally, also slang for jail.
How do you pronounce “jug”?
“Jug” is pronounced juhg (/d͡ʒʌɡ/ in IPA).
How do you use “jug” in a sentence?
Here is “jug” used in a sentence: “She filled the jug with fresh orange juice.”
What part of speech is “jug”?
Depending on how it is used, “jug” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “jug” come from?
The word “jug” dates back to around 1820 and comes from Middle English. From Middle English jugge, of uncertain origin; the "jail" sense has been recorded in British English since at least the 1820s.
Is “jug” a common word?
“Jug” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B1 level.
How many meanings does “jug” have?
“Jug” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a container for liquids with a handle and a narrow opening, used for pouring.
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