Advertisement
Advertisement
View synonyms for samovar
samovar
[ sam-uh-vahr, sam-uh-vahr ]
noun
- a metal urn, used especially by Russians for heating water for making tea.
samovar
/ ˌsæməˈvɑː; ˈsæməˌvɑː /
noun
- (esp in Russia) a metal urn for making tea, in which the water is heated esp formerly by charcoal held in an inner container or nowadays more usually by electricity
Discover More
Word History and Origins
Discover More
Word History and Origins
Origin of samovar1
C19: from Russian, from samo- self (related to same ) + varit' to boil
Discover More
Example Sentences
He would offer him bread and salt, the burning charcoal would be put into the "samovar," and he would be made quite at home.
From Project Gutenberg
Some of the water from a great pot standing on the top of the stove was poured into the samovar.
From Project Gutenberg
A lamp was lighted, the samovar placed on the table, and a little charcoal fire lit under it.
From Project Gutenberg
Then he advanced to a divan beside a teakwood table on which stood a large copper samovar.
From Project Gutenberg
He kept his narrow-eyed gaze stubbornly fixed upon the reflection of his face in the glittering brass of the samovar.
From Project Gutenberg
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Browse