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jugs
A1
plural noun
Usage:
100%
pitchers, liquid containers
Translation: pitchers, liquid containers
Pronunciation: /dʒʌɡz/
Meaning: containers with handles and openings used for liquids

This primary meaning refers to vessels with a handle and narrow or open top for storing and pouring liquids.

The shelf contains several glass jugs.

They filled the jugs with cold water.

2
A2
plural noun
Usage:
94%
large bottles, storage containers
Translation: large bottles, storage containers
Pronunciation: /dʒʌɡz/
Meaning: large bottles or containers holding a standard quantity

This use refers to larger commercial containers, often made of plastic or glass and closed with a cap.

They bought two jugs of drinking water.

The oil is delivered in plastic jugs.

3
C1
dated informal plural noun
Usage:
31%
jails, detention
Translation: jails, detention
Pronunciation: /dʒʌɡz/
Meaning: prisons or periods of imprisonment

This dated slang use refers to prison or jail, although the singular jug is more common.

The criminals spent years in different jugs.

He feared being sent to the jug.

4
C1
vulgar slang plural noun
Usage:
67%
breasts, bosom
Translation: breasts, bosom
Pronunciation: /dʒʌɡz/
Meaning: a woman's breasts

This vulgar and objectifying slang meaning refers to a woman's breasts and may be offensive.

The term jugs is a vulgar reference to breasts.

The comedian was criticized for using the word jugs.

5
B2
verb
Usage:
43%
pours, fills jugs
Translation: pours, fills jugs
Pronunciation: /dʒʌɡz/
Meaning: pours or places liquid into a jug

This is the third-person singular form of jug and means putting liquid into a jug or similar container.

The worker jugs the milk before delivery.

She jugs the sauce and refrigerates it.

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