hogsheads

plural of hogshead
as in barrels
an enclosed wooden vessel for holding beverages the ship's hold carried 164 hogsheads of molasses

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Noun
  • Every September and December, Broadbelt would stuff barrels with care packages, gifts and school supplies to send back to Jamaica.
    Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 10 Sep. 2025
  • The company already operates in the country, extracting about 45,000 barrels per day from the Banga Kayo onshore field.
    Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • The Discovery Series turns to double-barreling while the Collaborative Series returns to Cognac casks, highlighting the distillery’s commitment to unique finishes and eccentric blends.
    Andy Vasoyan, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
  • In the modern era, the focus of the distillery, which is led by master blender Rachel Barrie, is on maturing whisky in Pedro Ximenez and Oloroso sherry casks that are sourced from Andalucia, Spain.
    Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 9 Sep. 2025
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“Hogsheads.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hogsheads. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.

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