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Tankard Meaning in English

word

ˈtæŋkɝd
TANG-erd
tˈæŋkəd
TANG-uwd

Definition

A tankard is a large cup, usually made of metal or sometimes pottery, with a handle and sometimes a lid, used especially for drinking beer.

Usage & Nuances

Mostly used in historical or pub settings; rarely used for modern glassware. Collocates with 'beer', 'ale', or 'silver tankard'. Not a synonym for 'mug'—a tankard is larger, heavier, and typically metallic. Can be found in fantasy or period stories. Sometimes collectible.

Example Sentences

He drank cold beer from a tankard.

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The old tankard was made of silver.

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She washed the tankards after the party.

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At the pub, everyone raised their tankards for a toast.

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He collects antique tankards from different countries.

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The knight slammed his tankard down and laughed heartily.

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