punch bowl

• Grand bol utilisé pour servir des boissons mélangées, généralement du punch, lors de fêtes ou de réunions. Désigne également le récipient lui-même ou, par extension, un type de cocktail servi dans ce bol.

A large bowl used for serving mixed drinks, typically punch, at parties or gatherings. Also refers to a type of cocktail or the bowl itself.

1. A large bowl for serving punchB1formal

   A large, often decorative bowl used to serve punch, a mixed drink typically containing fruit juice, soda, and sometimes alcohol.

   bol à punch

   • She placed the punch bowl in the center of the table.
   • The party had a beautiful crystal punch bowl filled with fruit punch.
   • He ladled the drink from the punch bowl into cups for the guests.

2. A geographical featureB2formal

   A large, bowl-shaped depression in the earth's surface, often formed by a meteorite impact or volcanic activity.

   cuvette naturelle

   • The meteorite created a massive punch bowl in the desert.
   • Geologists studied the ancient punch bowl to understand the impact.
   • The valley looked like a natural punch bowl surrounded by hills.