Looking for the meaning of the word BEAKER in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of BEAKER with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Beaker
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
Middle English (in the sense ‘large drinking container’): from Old Norse bikarr, perhaps based on Greek bikos ‘drinking bowl’
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈbiːkə
Dialects: British English
Definition:
a lipped cylindrical glass container for laboratory use
Short Definition:container for laboratory use
Examples:- his laboratory was filled with Bunsen burners, beakers, and thousands of books
Definition:
a drinking container, typically made of plastic, often with a lid for use by children
Short Definition:drinking container
Examples:- she gave him jam sandwiches and a beaker of squash
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