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 of cask

• barrel
• keg
• hogshead
• pipe

Examples of cask in a Sentence

an oak cask for wine

They drank a cask of wine.

Recent Examples on the Web

One barrel was placed at the top of the warehouse, and the other at the bottom to see how different microclimates would affect the flavor, and both were bottled at cask strength of 104 proof. —Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 3 Dec. 2025

The rich flavors of berries, fruit, and chocolate are elevated by the subtle hints of pepper, thanks to its unique finish from being aged in a port cask. —Aly Walansky, Southern Living, 21 Nov. 2025

Bottled at cask strength 117 proof. —Gege Reed, Louisville Courier Journal, 4 Nov. 2025

So, taking a tour here offers the rare opportunity to see countless shapes of pot stills and cask types all under one roof. —Liz Provencher, Travel + Leisure, 21 Oct. 2025

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

Rhymes for cask

• ask
• bask
• basque
• casque
• flask
• mask
• masque
• pasch
• task
• subtask
• unmask

Kids Definition

cask

noun

ˈkask 

1

: a barrel-shaped container usually for liquids

2

: the quantity contained in a cask