jug

Everyday

1. A jug is a container with a handle and a spout (lip) for pouring liquids like water, milk or juice. tree →
2. A jug of something is the amount a jug holds: a jug of lemonade. tree →
3. A measuring jug has lines on its side to show how much liquid is in it. tree →

In the lessons

In maths, a container of liquid: litres or glasses per jug, poured out or filled; read the scale on a measuring jug. In science, a measuring jug measures volume in millilitres. In everyday life: a jug of water on the table, a milk jug. In safety: a jug of hot water must be carried carefully. In American English a jug can be a big bottle with a small neck. Phrases: «a jug of», «measuring jug», «water jug».

Examples

• A jug holds 2 litres of juice. tree →
• She pours 5 glasses from the jug. tree →
• How many jugs are needed for 10 litres? tree →
• Each glass takes 200 ml from the jug. tree →
• Fill the measuring jug up to the 500 ml line. tree →
• There's a jug of water on every table. tree →
• He knocked over the milk jug. tree →
• Mum made a big jug of lemonade for the party. tree →

Note

Countable: a jug, jugs (in American English often called a pitcher). «A jug holds» is the group size; pouring out takes away. Trap: change litres to millilitres (× 1000) before taking glasses in ml from it. A litre is 1000 millilitres.