Growler

Pronunciation: /ˈɡroʊlər/

Definitions of growler

noun a growling sound

Example Sentences

A1 I saw a growler at the zoo.

A2 The growler is a type of container used for carrying beer.

B1 The growler was filled with fresh craft beer from the local brewery.

B2 He purchased a growler of his favorite IPA to enjoy at home.

C1 The growler had a unique design and was made of high-quality glass.

C2 She collected growlers from different breweries as a hobby.

Examples of growler in a Sentence

formal The bartender poured the craft beer into a growler for the customer to take home.

informal Let's swing by the brewery and grab a growler of our favorite IPA.

slang I can't wait to crack open that growler and relax this weekend.

figurative His voice turned into a growler when he got angry.

Grammatical Forms of growler

• past tense: growled
• plural: growlers
• comparative: growlier
• superlative: growliest
• present tense: growl
• future tense: will growl
• perfect tense: has growled
• continuous tense: is growling
• singular: growler
• positive degree: growl
• infinitive: to growl
• gerund: growling
• participle: growling

Origin and Evolution of growler

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'growler' originated in England.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe a pail or other container used to carry beer, the term 'growler' eventually evolved to refer to a container used to transport draft beer for consumption off-premises. In modern times, 'growler' also refers to a type of beer container that can be filled and refilled with craft beer from breweries.