kegful

Thân thiện

A bartender pours a kegful of beer into a large glass pitcher.

Definition

Noun: - The quantity contained in a keg: A kegful is a specific measure of volume, referring to the total amount of liquid or, less commonly, other contents that a keg can hold.

Usage

• The word "kegful" is a unit noun used to specify an amount. It is typically followed by "of" to indicate what substance fills the keg.
• It is a somewhat formal or technical term, often used in contexts involving brewing, dispensing beverages, or measuring capacities.

Examples

• Noun:
  • The recipe calls for a full kegful of apple cider.
  • They ordered a kegful of beer for the company party.
  • A kegful of nails was delivered to the construction site.

Advanced Usage

• While primarily used for liquids like beer, cider, or wine, "kegful" can be applied to any material stored in a keg, such as small hardware items (nails, rivets) or chemicals.
• The term emphasizes the container's total capacity rather than a partial fill.

Variants and Related Words

• Keg (noun): The barrel or container itself.
  • They tapped the keg at the start of the celebration.

Synonyms

• Keg (when used to mean the contents): "A keg of beer."
• Barrelful: The quantity contained in a barrel (note: a barrel is typically a larger cask than a keg).

Học thuật

Noun

1. the quantity contained in a keg

Từ đồng nghĩa

• keg