keg
/keg/
Definition
Noun: 1. A small barrel or cask, typically one used for storing and dispensing beverages, especially beer. 2. The quantity of liquid contained in a keg, often a standardized commercial volume.
Usage
A "keg" is a container for liquids, most commonly associated with beer. It is smaller than a full-sized barrel and is often made of metal (like stainless steel) or wood. It is designed for storage, transport, and serving, frequently using a tap.
Examples
- Noun (Container):
- We bought a keg of beer for the party.
- The brewery filled dozens of kegs for shipment to local pubs.
- Noun (Quantity):
- The recipe calls for a full keg of cider.
Advanced Usage
- "Keg party" or "kegger": An informal term for a social gathering where beer is served from a keg.
- The fraternity is famous for its weekend keg parties.
- "Keg stand": A party activity where a person is held upside down to drink beer directly from a keg tap.
- He did a keg stand at the celebration.
Variants and Related Words
- Kegger (n., informal): A party featuring a keg of beer.
- Half-keg (n.): A keg of half the standard size.
- Keg beer (n.): Beer served from a keg, as opposed to bottled or canned beer.
Synonyms
- Cask: A barrel, especially for alcoholic drinks.
- Barrel: A larger cylindrical container.
- Firkin: A small cask for liquids, historically holding about a quarter of a barrel.
Related Phrases
- "To tap a keg": To open a keg by inserting a tap to allow the liquid to flow out.
- It's time to tap the keg so the festivities can begin.
- "Keg line": The plastic tube inside a keg that connects to the tap.
- "Empty the keg": To consume or use all the contents of a keg.
- By midnight, they had managed to empty the keg.
Noun
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small cask or barrel
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the quantity contained in a keg
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