Synonyms of pail

pail

noun

ˈpāl 

as in bucket

a round container that is open at the top and outfitted with a handle

fetch me a pail full of water, please

Synonyms & Similar Words

• bucket
• jug
• kettle
• pitcher
• pot
• tank
• canteen
• cauldron
• jar
• tub
• receptacle
• vat
• holder
• flagon
• hod
• vessel
• bail

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of pail

Chekhov learned later that soldiers with pails always appeared at this time in the morning, fetching water for the officers. — Vasily Grossman, Harpers Magazine, 30 June 2026

Take Out the Trash Empty garbage bins and recycling from all rooms—not just the kitchen and bath—and don’t forget special receptacles like compost, diaper pails, and litter boxes. — Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 June 2026

From pirate treasure hunts that send kids racing around the resort with maps and clues to a sandcastle concierge stocked with shovels, pails, and tools for building elaborate beach creations, the property makes family vacations feel surprisingly stress-free. — Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 12 June 2026

Long, colorful glass tubes fill pails on the floor and her desk. — Lisa Boone, Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2026