1. a large metal pot or kettle, typically with a rounded bottom and handles, used for boiling or heating liquids
Usage: also spelled cauldron; the cauldron spelling is more common in modern usage
2. a situation or place of turmoil, confusion, or intense activity
Usage: figurative use

Examples

• The witch stirred the bubbling caldron over the fire.
• A large caldron of soup simmered on the stove for hours.
• The city became a caldron of political unrest during the election.
• The kitchen was a caldron of activity as the chefs prepared for the banquet.
• Medieval armies used caldrons to heat water for cooking and defense.
• The caldron of emotions boiled over when the verdict was announced.