thermos
word
Definition
A container designed to keep liquids hot or cold for a long time by using insulation.
Usage & Nuances
'Thermos' can refer to any vacuum flask, though it was originally a brand name. Used mostly for drinks like coffee, tea, or soup. Not commonly used with carbonated drinks. In British English, also called a 'flask'.
Spanish: termo - termo (botella)Portuguese (BR): garrafa térmica - térmicaPortuguese (PT): garrafa térmica - termoChinese (Simplified): 保温瓶Chinese (Traditional): 保溫瓶Hindi: थर्मसArabic: ترمسBengali: থার্মোস - ফ্লাস্কRussian: термосJapanese: 魔法瓶 - サーモスVietnamese: bình giữ nhiệtKorean: 보온병Turkish: termos - termos şişesiUrdu: تھرمَس - فلاسکIndonesian: termos
Example Sentences
I put my tea in a thermos to keep it warm.
basic
She brought a thermos of coffee to the meeting.
basic
My soup stays hot in this thermos all day.
basic
Don’t forget your thermos before you head out for the hike!
natural
He always carries a thermos for his morning commute.
natural
Is there any hot chocolate left in the thermos?
natural