Meaning of the word growler in English

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growler

US /ˈɡraʊ.lɚ/
UK /ˈɡraʊ.lər/

Noun

1.

a large jug or bottle, typically made of glass, used for carrying alcoholic beverages, especially craft beer, from a brewery or pub to be consumed off-site

Example:
He filled his growler with a fresh batch of IPA from the local microbrewery.
Many craft breweries offer growler fills as an eco-friendly option.
2.

a person or animal that growls

Example:
The dog, a fierce growler, kept strangers away from the property.
The old man was a notorious growler, always complaining about something.