cask

noun

ˈkask 

1

: a barrel-shaped vessel of staves, headings, and hoops usually for liquids

2

: a cask and its contents

also : the quantity contained in a cask

Synonyms

• barrel
• butt
• firkin
• hogshead
• keg
• kilderkin
• pipe
• puncheon
• rundlet
• runlet
• tun

Examples of cask in a Sentence

an oak cask for wine

They drank a cask of wine.

Recent Examples on the Web

There have been new age statements expressions (and rumors of even older ones to come), single malts, and various blends and cask finishes, but the best category the distillery has been releasing is rye whiskey—and the latest limited-edition release is proof of this. —Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 26 Jan. 2025

These main roots relate to the 10 casks chosen back in 2008. —Mark Littler, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025

The Warren family bought the defunct plantation and its triple-gable Jacobean mansion in 2006 and uses sugarcane syrup from stalks grown on the property to make its award-winning rums, aged in bourbon casks from Kentucky. —Patrick Scott, New York Times, 16 Jan. 2025

Once processed, the waste casks are then moved to the storage facility, which is built into a geologically stable area isolated from the environment. —David Szondy, New Atlas, 28 Dec. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Middle English caske, perhaps from Middle French casque helmet, from Spanish casco potsherd, skull, helmet

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

cask

noun

ˈkask 

1

: a barrel-shaped container usually for liquids

2

: the quantity contained in a cask