sixpack
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Definition
Noun: 1. A carton containing six bottles or cans: A multi-pack, typically made of cardboard or plastic, that holds six individual beverage containers (such as bottles or cans) for sale and transport. 2. (Informal, by extension) The set of six items contained within such a carton: Often used to refer to the six beverages themselves, especially beer.
Usage
The word "sixpack" is a countable noun. It is commonly used to refer to a standard package size for beverages, particularly beer or soda. It can describe the physical package or its contents.
Examples
- Noun:
- He bought a sixpack of beer for the party. (Refers to the package or its contents.)
- Please grab a sixpack of soda from the cooler.
- The store had a special offer on sixpacks of mineral water.
Advanced Usage
- "Sixpack" as a unit of measure: In informal contexts, especially in the US, "sixpack" can colloquially refer to a set of six of something, not just drinks.
- He ordered a sixpack of donuts. (Meaning six donuts, likely boxed together.)
Variants and Related Words
- Six-pack (n): An alternative spelling with a hyphen.
- Multipack (n): A general term for a package containing multiple items.
- Case (n): A larger package, often containing 12, 24, or 30 cans/bottles.
Synonyms
- Half-case (n): Sometimes used interchangeably, especially for beer (a full case often contains 24).
- Carton (n): A more general term for a cardboard package.
Notes on Different Meanings
- "Six-pack abs": It is critical to distinguish the target word from the common compound term "six-pack abs" (or simply "a six-pack"), which refers to a well-defined set of abdominal muscles. This is a separate, idiomatic compound noun and is not the meaning of the isolated word "sixpack" as defined here.
Noun
- a carton containing six bottles or cans