English Explanatory Dictionary

builder's mug

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A large ceramic mug for hot drinks.
  2. A unit of volumetric measure equivalent to the typical builder's mug, around 1/2-pint (10 oz.; 300 cc; 300 mL; 30 cL; 1 cup)

Word forms

builder's mug builder's mugs builders' mug

Etymology

From builder + -'s + mug, from its being the stereotypical mug used by builders (stereotypically to drink builder's tea).

Synonyms

builder's cup builders' cup cup
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