growler
Pronunciation: [ˈɡraʊlər]
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.
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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.
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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?