beaker
/ˈbiːkə(ɹ)/
B1 · Intermediate★★☆☆☆
Simple Meaning
a glass or plastic cup used in science labs for holding or measuring liquids.
When to Use
⚙️Technical📚Academic Writing
Intermediate — can handle common situations
Examples in Conversation
“Pour the blue liquid into the beaker carefully.”
“The scientist filled a beaker with water for the experiment.”
Learning Path
▶Full Definition
A flat-bottomed vessel, with a lip, used as a laboratory container.