samovar

IPA: sˈɑmoʊvˈɑr

A metal urn with a spigot, for boiling water for making tea. Traditionally, the water is heated by hot coals or charcoal in a chimney-like tube which runs through the center of the urn. Today, it is more likely that the water is heated by an electric coil.

Examples of "samovar" in Sentences

The traditional Russian tea ceremony often includes using a samovar to heat and serve the tea
My grandmother proudly displays her family's antique silver samovar in the dining room
The sound of the boiling water in the samovar was a comforting background noise during our family gatherings
The ornate designs on the samovar made it a beautiful centerpiece on the table
In Russia, it is common to start the day with a cup of tea from the samovar before heading out to work