as in barrel
an enclosed wooden vessel for holding beverages a keg of beer

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Recent Examples of keg Colorful murals adorn the interior, with communal tables and high ceilings, and the outdoors has beer-keg tables and heat lamps and lots of room for patrons — and their dogs — to roam. John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 13 Sep. 2025 Attendees can also join a talent show, keg bowling, and stein-hoisting competition. Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 11 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 Like the Munich fest, Tinley Park’s also began each day with the ceremonial tapping of the keg at the Hacker-Pschorr tent, the popular German brew. Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune, 22 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for keg
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Noun
  • Rain barrels come in different sizes and designs and range from $75 to $300.
    Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 24 Sep. 2025
  • Attempting To Improv Meals The remoteness of distilleries makes for beautiful scenery and plenty of room for the barrels to age.
    Karla Walsh, Southern Living, 24 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • The secondary maturation is longer than the first release, moving from about eight months to a total of 15 months in Maison Ferrand Cognac casks to soak up flavor, and the whiskey was bottled at 107 proof.
    Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 22 Sep. 2025
  • To commemorate the 40th anniversary of the Niners’ 1985 Super Bowl victory, Gold Bar Whiskey is also releasing a Retro Edition 85-proof straight bourbon finished in wine casks.
    Sal Pizarro, Mercury News, 21 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Leaking pipes located underground can also attract tree roots.
    Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 27 Sep. 2025
  • If lightning hits your pipes, it could be conducted into the water in your bath or shower.
    Staff reports, AZCentral.com, 27 Sep. 2025

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“Keg.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/keg. Accessed 1 Oct. 2025.

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