Keg: meaning, definitions and examples

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keg

 

[ kษ›ษก ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

barrel

A keg is a small barrel, typically used to store and transport liquids such as beer.

Synonyms

barrel, cask, drum

Examples of usage

  • The bartender tapped the keg to pour everyone a fresh beer.
  • We need to return the keg to the brewery after the party.
Context #2 | Noun

party

In a social context, a keg refers to a large container of beer, often used at parties or gatherings.

Synonyms

beer barrel, beer keg, party barrel

Examples of usage

  • They decided to get a keg of beer for the barbecue.
  • The keg was the highlight of the party.

Translations

Translations of the word "keg" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น barril

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเฅˆเคฐเคฒ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Fass

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ tong

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑะฐั€ะธะปัŒั†ะต

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ beczka

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆจฝ (ใŸใ‚‹)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท tonneau

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ barril

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท fฤฑรงฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ†ต

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจุฑู…ูŠู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sud

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ sud

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆกถ (tว’ng)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ sod

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ tunna

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑำฉัˆะบะต

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒแƒกแƒ แƒ˜ (kasri)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ barel

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ barril

Etymology

The word 'keg' originated in the early 17th century from the Dutch word 'kagge', which meant a small cask or barrel. It has been commonly used in English to refer to small barrels, especially those used for storing and transporting liquids like beer.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #22,675, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.