1 (BrE) (AmE pitcher) a container with a handle and a LIP, for holding and pouring liquids:
a milk / water jug
2 (AmE) a large round container with a small opening and a handle, for holding liquids:
a five-gallon jug of beer
3 the amount of liquid contained in a jug:
She spilled a jug of water.
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Sourced from Main Dictionary in Lughet's collection.
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