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cauldron

[ˈkɔːldrən]

cauldron Definition

  • 1a large metal pot with a lid and handle, used for cooking over an open fire
  • 2a situation characterized by instability and strong emotions

Using cauldron: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "cauldron" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The witch stirred the potion in her cauldron.

  • Example

    The soup was cooked in a large cauldron over the fire.

  • Example

    The political climate was a cauldron of conflicting opinions and emotions.

cauldron Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for cauldron

Phrases with cauldron

  • to be in a state of great excitement or agitation

    Example

    The city was bubbling and boiling like a cauldron during the festival.

  • to cause trouble or create problems

    Example

    The politician's controversial statements stirred the cauldron of public opinion.

  • a place or situation that is full of creative energy and ideas

    Example

    The art studio was a cauldron of creativity, with artists bouncing ideas off each other.

Origins of cauldron

from Old English 'caldron', meaning 'cooking vessel'

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Summary: cauldron in Brief

A 'cauldron' [ˈkɔːldrən] is a large metal pot with a lid and handle, used for cooking over an open fire. It can also refer to a situation characterized by instability and strong emotions, as in 'The political climate was a cauldron of conflicting opinions and emotions.' Phrases like 'bubble and boil like a cauldron' and 'stir the cauldron' denote excitement and troublemaking, respectively.

How do native speakers use this expression?

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