firkins

Definition of firkinsnext
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
  • According to Sotheby’s, many of the bottles are private labels, single barrels, and vintage expressions, some of which are making their auction debut.
    Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 8 Jan. 2026
  • Meanwhile, in the last three months, Maduro’s government exported an average of 35,000 barrels a day to Cuba, approximately a quarter of the island’s total demand, according to Piñón.
    María Verza, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • The brewery will be putting its remaining beer, kegs, brewery equipment and taproom artwork up for sale.
    Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 26 Dec. 2025
  • 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
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“Firkins.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/firkins. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.

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