gravy boat

noun

1. a small dish, often boat-shaped, for serving gravy or sauce.

gravy boat

noun

1. a small often boat-shaped vessel for serving gravy or other sauces

Word History and Origins

Origin of gravy boat¹

First recorded in 1890–95

Example Sentences

Maybe it includes multiple gravy boats and not one but two sweet potato side dishes.

From New York Times

Blood was also left on a dog toy, a recipe book, a gravy boat.

From New York Times

You might also realize you don’t have a crucial piece: Gluck once had to call her mom to bring a gravy boat.

From Washington Post

Yams or mashed potatoes will cozy up to a gravy boat filled to the brim, and vegetables will run the gamut from simple greens to elaborate gratins.

From Salon

There could be lots of intricately wrought silver: finely embossed teapots and gleaming gravy boats.

From Seattle Times