tankard

noun
UK /ˈtæŋ.kəd/
US /ˈtæŋ.kɚd/

A tankard is a big cup with a handle that people use to drink.

The old man filled his tankard with cold water.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A large drinking vessel, often made of pewter or silver, traditionally used for beer or ale.

The tavern keeper polished the pewter tankard before serving the ale.

3. The amount that a tankard can hold.

He drank a whole tankard of cider after the long walk.

4. A decorative metal cup given as a prize or trophy.

The winning team lifted the silver tankard in celebration.