Synonyms for

Crock

Verb / krɑ:k / Another word for crock — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A crock is a large earthenware or pottery container used for cooking or storing food.

Synonyms & similar words

earthenwarejar soot carbonblack lampblack smut pot jar vessel container urn cookware kettle pan cooker saucepan stockpot stewpot tub basin bowl dish receptacle bin canister

Example sentences

  1. I cooked the stew in the crock for several hours.
  2. My grandmother has an old crock that she uses for making pickles.
  3. We store our flour in a crock to keep it fresh.
  4. The crock was too heavy to lift by myself.
  5. I accidentally dropped the crock and it shattered into pieces.

Quotes

  • In every crock, the best is uppermost.
  • A crock and a wife should not be chosen for their beauty.
  • A crock that is long a-breaking comes at last to the bottom.

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