noun
- small containers, typically made of glass or ceramic, used for holding condiments such as oil, vinegar, salt, or pepper at the dining table
Usage: plural of cruet
Examples
- The waiter placed the cruets of oil and vinegar on our table.
- She filled the cruets with fresh olive oil and balsamic vinegar.
- The antique cruets were made of cut crystal with silver tops.
- Please pass the cruets so I can season my salad.
- The restaurant’s cruets contained various flavored oils.
- Mother polished the silver cruets before the dinner party.