1. a small container, typically made of glass, used for holding condiments such as oil, vinegar, or salad dressing at the table

Examples

• She filled the cruet with olive oil for the salad.
• The restaurant provided cruets of balsamic vinegar on each table.
• He reached for the cruet to add more dressing to his greens.
• The crystal cruet set was a wedding gift from her grandmother.
• Please pass the cruet with the Italian dressing.
• The waiter refilled the empty cruet with fresh vinaigrette.