Slop Bowl (Noun)
Meaning
A bowl into which the dregs of teacups and coffee cups are emptied at the table.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The waitress emptied the teacups into the slop bowl, then refilled them with fresh hot tea.
- At the family dinner table, the slop bowl was always placed discreetly at the far end.
- After the meal, the hostess carefully poured the leftover coffee into the slop bowl.
- The slop bowl was a common fixture in old-fashioned diners and restaurants.
- At the breakfast table, the slop bowl was used to collect the dregs of coffee and tea from the morning rush.