1. a bowl-shaped depression formed by a volcanic explosion or meteorite impact
2. a large ancient Greek bowl used for mixing wine and water
Usage: archaeology; historical

Examples

• The lunar krater was formed by an ancient meteorite impact.
• Scientists studied the volcanic krater to understand the eruption.
• The museum displayed a beautifully decorated Greek krater from the 5th century BCE.
• Archaeologists found fragments of a red-figure krater at the excavation site.
• The krater showed evidence of recent volcanic activity.
• Ancient Greeks used kraters to mix wine with water during symposiums.