firkins

plural of firkin
as in barrels
an enclosed wooden vessel for holding beverages the innkeeper opened up a firkin of his special ale for the weary travelers

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Noun
  • Aged in rare Chinkapin oak barrels, this limited edition showcases Woodford Reserve’s experimental approach to grain, maturation and wood.
    Gege Reed, Louisville Courier Journal, 1 Oct. 2025
  • Barrel and bristle materials Most hot-air brush barrels are made of chrome, ceramic or tourmaline.
    BestReviews, Mercury News, 25 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • In addition to Frankenmuth's Oktoberfest, many other cities will tap kegs this fall, including Iron Mountain, Grand Rapids and Saline.
    Sarah Moore, Freep.com, 18 Sep. 2025
  • Just down the street from The Newport, The Mothership bar (and its food truck, Dooby Dogs) is still closed and cleaning up from water damage and a complete loss of its coolers, sound system, computers, kegs, merchandise and all of the product stored in its basement.
    Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 4 Sep. 2025
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“Firkins.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/firkins. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.

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