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EspañolThis type of beverage container with a spigot (faucet/tap) has many different names in everyday life, depending on its shape, material, and the context in which it is used.
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Common Names for Beverage Containers with Spigots
1. Glass Beverage Dispenser
Features: This is the most common type seen at home parties or weddings. It's usually a large, transparent glass jar with a spigot at the bottom.
Common usage: People usually call it a "glass beverage dispenser" or "water dispenser with a tap." Because it's transparent, it looks very nice with ice cubes, lemon slices, or mint leaves inside.
2. Outdoor Insulated Water Jug/Cooler
Features: This is usually made of plastic, with a thick shell for good insulation (like the common bright orange or blue large water jugs). Its spigot is usually a push-button switch at the bottom.
Common usage: At construction sites, sports fields, or during picnics, people call it an "insulated jug" or "large water bottle." This design is for keeping water cool outdoors.
3. Buffet Juice Dispenser
Features: Often seen at hotel buffets, it's usually cylindrical in shape, with a metal tube in the middle for ice to cool the contents, and a sophisticated metal spigot at the bottom.
Common usage: Restaurant staff usually call it a "juice dispenser" or "cold drink machine." This type of machine usually looks quite high-end, made of stainless steel and transparent plastic.
4. Laboratory/Industrial Dispensing Container (Carboy with Spigot)
Features: This is usually a large, translucent plastic container, square in shape, with a handle at the top.
Common usage: In the eyes of chemical engineers or brewing enthusiasts, it's called a "large-capacity bottle with a tap" or "storage tank." This type of spigot usually has excellent sealing properties and is used to store large quantities of purified water or chemical reagents.
