Definition

A metal container used to heat water, especially for making tea, often with a spout and a chimney.

Example

The family gathered around the samovar to enjoy their evening tea.

Conversation

I just bought a beautiful samovar for my kitchen.

That's awesome! I've always wanted one of those.

Yeah, it makes the perfect centerpiece, especially for tea time.

I can’t wait to see it in action during our next get-together!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

The word 'samovar' originates from Russian 'самовар' (samovar), which means 'self-boiler'. It is derived from 'сам' (sam, meaning self) and 'варить' (varit', meaning to boil). The term describes a traditional Russian tea urn that boils water for tea.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'self-boiler' ('сам' means self and 'варить' means to boil) to remember that a samovar is a device that boils water for making tea.

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