Definition

A type of container that is shaped like a small boat and is used to serve sauces and gravies.

Example

She poured the gravy into the sauceboat before serving it at dinner.

Conversation

Have you seen my new sauceboat?

No, I haven't! What does it look like?

It's a beautiful, low, boat-shaped pitcher for serving sauces.

Sounds perfect for our dinner parties!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Sauceboat is formed from "sauce" (from Old French *sauce*, meaning a liquid condiment) and "boat" (from Old English *bāt*, meaning a small vessel). The word refers to a small vessel used for serving sauce.

Memory Tip

Think of a small 'vessel' ('boat') used for serving a 'liquid condiment' ('sauce') — that's what a sauceboat is.

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