Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
monteith
noun
/ˈmɒntɪθ/
Definition
A large, ornamental, shallow dish for holding ice and water to chill wine glasses.
Examples
- At the party, they placed the wine in a monteith to ensure it stayed cool.
- The antique monteith was a beautiful centerpiece on the dining table.
Meaning
Monteith refers to a type of dish traditionally used in the 18th century to keep wine glasses chilled.
Synonyms
- Chiller
- Ice bucket
