tumbler

Meanings

• noun

  A container with a narrow neck and a wide base, used for holding or serving liquids, especially when designed to be easily carried.

  - "He carried a tumbler of water to the thirsty traveler."
  - "The tumbler rattled as he walked, spilling a drop or two."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈtʌmblɚ/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with tumbler
bumble , mumble , grumble , stumble

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Homophones

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1. tumbler (en) : A person or thing that tumbles or stumbles.
   

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Variants

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tumbler , tumblerful , tumblerfuls , tumblers

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Forms

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tumblers, tumbler's, tumbled, tumbling

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Etymology

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Old English temblere, from temblian 'to tumble'. The word likely evolved from the container's shape, which resembles that of a person tumbling.

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Trivia

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1. The world's largest tumbler is over 1 meter (3 feet) tall and can hold over 10,000 liters (2,641 gallons) of liquid.

2. The first tumblers were made from wood, but glass tumblers became popular in the 16th century.

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Related Concepts

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1. glassware: Tumblers belong to the category of glassware used for serving and drinking beverages.

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Culture

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In literature, the tumbler has been used as a symbol of instability and change. In art, it has been depicted in various forms, such as still life paintings and sculptures. In music, there is a folk song called 'The Tumbler' that tells the story of a man who drinks from a tumbler and ultimately meets his demise.

How to Memorize "tumbler"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a round, wide-bottomed container with a narrow neck. Visualize the container being filled with a liquid and someone carrying it by the handle.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'tumbler' with the image of a person tumbling or stumbling. Remember that it is a container that is easily carried and has a wide base and narrow neck.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by associating the word 'tumbler' with the phrase 'Tall, Underweight, Man Brings Liquid Easily'.

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