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growler

Pronunciation: [ˈɡraʊlər]

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Learn how to use growler in a sentence: 12 audio examples across 4 meanings.

Context: “food and drink”

(noun) a container, usually made of glass or ceramic, used to hold and transport draft beer. People use growlers when they want to take beer home from a brewery or pub.

Example

I bought a growler of my favorite craft beer to enjoy at home.

Example

I didn't have a growler, so I couldn't take the beer back with me.

Example

Do you have a growler so we can fill it with fresh beer for the weekend?

Context: “animals”

(noun) a large dog breed known for its loud bark. Growlers are often playful and can be very protective of their families.

Example

My uncle has a growler, and it loves to play fetch in the yard.

Example

The puppy is not a growler; it is very quiet and shy.

Example

Is that dog a growler, or is it another breed?

Context: “emotion”

(noun) a person who complains or grumbles a lot. This usually refers to someone who is not very happy and often shows their feelings through frustrated words.

Example

Even though he tends to be a growler, he makes great jokes.

Example

She is not a growler; she always looks on the bright side of things.

Example

Why do you think he’s acting like a growler today?

Context: “slang”

(noun) a specific kind of voice that sounds deep and growly, like when a person or animal makes a rough sound. It's often used to describe a loud and rough sound.

Example

He sang in a growler voice that made the song sound very powerful.

Example

She didn’t want to sound like a growler during the performance and tried to sing sweetly.

Example

Can you make a growler sound like a bear?

How to pronounce growler

Pronunciation: [ˈɡraʊlər]

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