variants
or less commonly caldron
1
: a large kettle or boiler
2
: something resembling a boiling cauldron in intensity or degree of agitation
a cauldron of intense emotions
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Stories of treasure hunters abound, including one about a roofer who allegedly found a small cauldron and vanished, leaving his tools behind.
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Ashley Vega, People.com, 22 May 2025
Both parties have accused the other of fractured ethics and corruption, and even an independent arbitrator likened the situation to a simmering cauldron.
—Salvador Hernandez, Los Angeles Times, 16 May 2025
The now-familiar Olympic cauldron torch was added above the peristyle at the east end of the stadium.
—Tim Genske, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
Also discovered was a cauldron and a bowl that might have been used to mix wine, as well as ceremonial spears, bridle bits and elaborate horse harnesses for at least 14 ponies.
—Lianne Kolirin, CNN, 25 Mar. 2025
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Ashley Vega, People.com, 22 May 2025
Both parties have accused the other of fractured ethics and corruption, and even an independent arbitrator likened the situation to a simmering cauldron.
—Salvador Hernandez, Los Angeles Times, 16 May 2025
The now-familiar Olympic cauldron torch was added above the peristyle at the east end of the stadium.
—Tim Genske, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
Also discovered was a cauldron and a bowl that might have been used to mix wine, as well as ceremonial spears, bridle bits and elaborate horse harnesses for at least 14 ponies.
—Lianne Kolirin, CNN, 25 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for cauldron
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“Cauldron.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cauldron. Accessed 1 Jun. 2025.
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