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thermos

Syllabification: (ther·mos)
Pronunciation: /ˈTHərməs/

(also thermos bottle)
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Definition of thermos

noun

trademark
  • a container that keeps a drink or other fluid hot or cold by means of a double wall enclosing a vacuum.

Origin:

early 20th century: from Greek, literally 'hot'

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