Gravy Boat (Noun)
Meaning
A dish (often boat-shaped) for serving gravy or sauce.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The hostess carefully ladled warm gravy from the saucepan into a ceremonial gravy boat to complete the holiday table.
- During family gatherings, Grandma would pour homemade turkey gravy into an elegant silver gravy boat.
- She reached for the gravy boat at the center of the table, eager to add a rich, savory element to her mashed potatoes.
- An antiques dealer carefully dusted a delicate porcelain gravy boat on display.
- As they prepared for the formal dinner party, Jane filled the crystal gravy boat with au jus to complement the prime rib.