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thermos

/ˈθɝ.məs/ /ˈθɜː.mɒs/

Meanings
noun
A bottle, flask or similar vessel having a vacuum between its inner and outer silvered walls; designed to maintain the temperature of its contents

Examples :

"I packed hot soup in a thermos so it would stay warm for my lunch at school. "
utility item thing

Related Words

Illustration vessel

vessel noun

/ˈvɛs.l̩/

Any craft designed for transportation on water, such as a ship or boat.

"The fishing vessel sailed out to the lake early in the morning. "

Illustration contents

contents verb

/ˈkɒn.tɛnts/ /ˈkɑn.tɛnts/

To give contentment or satisfaction; to satisfy; to make happy.

"A good grade on the test contents the student, making them feel proud of their hard work. "

Illustration having

having verb

/ˈhævɪŋ/

To possess, own.

"I have a house and a car."

Illustration silvered

silvered verb

/ˈsɪlvərd/ /ˈsɪlvərɪd/

To acquire a silvery colour.

"The old mirror in the attic had silvered over time, becoming more opaque and reflecting less. "

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between noun

/bɪˈtwiːn/ /bəˈtwin/

A kind of needle, shorter than a sharp, with a small rounded eye, used for making fine stitches on heavy fabrics.

"The seamstress used a sturdy between to create a precise, even stitch on the thick upholstery fabric. "

Illustration bottle

bottle noun

/ˈbɑ.təl/ /ˈbɒ.təl/

A container, typically made of glass or plastic and having a tapered neck, used primarily for holding liquids.

"Beer is often sold in bottles."

Illustration maintain

maintain verb

/meɪnˈteɪn/

To support (someone), to back up or assist (someone) in an action.

"My friends are always there to maintain my confidence when I'm struggling with my studies. "

Illustration designed

designed verb

/dɪˈzaɪnd/

To plan and carry out (a picture, work of art, construction etc.).

"The students designed posters for the school fair. "

Illustration packed

packed verb

/pækt/

(physical) To put or bring things together in a limited or confined space, especially for storage or transport.

"My mother packed a large suitcase with clothes for our vacation. "

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similar noun

/ˈsɪmələ/ /ˈsɪməlɚ/

That which is similar to, or resembles, something else, as in quality, form, etc.

"The teacher praised the students' similar answers on the math quiz. "

Illustration temperature

temperature noun

/ˈtɛmp(ə)ɹətʃə(ɹ)/

A measure of cold or heat, often measurable with a thermometer.

"The temperature in the room dropped nearly 20 degrees; it went from hot to cold."

Illustration vacuum

vacuum noun

/ˈvæ.kjuː.əm/

A region of space that contains no matter.

"The scientist studied the vacuum in space to understand how stars form. "