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cask

noun

ˈkask

Definition of cask

as in barrel

an enclosed wooden vessel for holding beverages casks of wine that had been in the castle for many years

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Recent Examples of cask The wood used to make the casks for this release, however, was seasoned for five to seven years, which is much longer than the standard amount of time. — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 4 Sep. 2026 The limited release is made entirely from malted barley, finished in Oloroso Sherry casks and bottled at 90 proof. — Emily Price, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026 The distillery describes the profile as featuring notes of dark chocolate, nuts, and berries, with a subtle sweetness thanks to the sherry casks. — Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 26 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for cask

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The effective closure of the strait gave Iran economic leverage over the United States and its Gulf state allies, closing off 13 million barrels of oil supply to the global economy.

— David Goldman, CNN Money, 7 Sep. 2026
When a franchise goes through coaching turns, multi-year playoff droughts, and bottom-of-the-barrel divisional finishes, finding basic baseline competency becomes the top priority.

— David Troy OutKick, FOXNews.com, 7 Sep. 2026

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Whether in small or large doses, Washington is likely to wipe the floor with a Miami defense widely forecasted to be the dregs of the keg.

— Brad Evans, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
Where else, after all, but at one’s alma mater can a 40-year-old do a keg stand to rousing applause?

— Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2026

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