Phrase guide

slop bowl

noun · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

One of the four components of the traditional tea set. Tea drinkers emptied their unwanted, cold tea into the slop bowl before refilling their cups with fresh, hot tea.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: idiomatic

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

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noun

Meaning 2

A subset of fast casual food served in bowls and marketed as being healthier alternatives.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: derogatory

Topics: cooking, food, lifestyle

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: bowlslop

Antonyms: none provided

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noun

Meaning 3

a bowl into which the dregs of teacups and coffee cups are emptied at the table

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: slop basin

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: bowl

History

Etymology

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