keg
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Noun — A small barrel-shaped container, usually round and made of wood or metal, used to hold liquids such as beer.
How to use keg
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From Middle English kag, borrowed from Old Norse kaggi ("keg"), likely once meaning something like "stump" or "bush" before it came to mean a small barrel.
Full origin of keg →Frequently asked questions
What does “keg” mean?
The word “keg” means a small barrel-shaped container, usually round and made of wood or metal, used to hold liquids such as beer. In plain terms, a small barrel, most often associated with beer.
How do you pronounce “keg”?
“Keg” is pronounced kehg (/kɛɡ/ in IPA).
How do you use “keg” in a sentence?
Here is “keg” used in a sentence: “The party had two kegs of lager set up in the garage.”
What part of speech is “keg”?
Depending on how it is used, “keg” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “keg” come from?
The word “keg” comes from Middle English. From Middle English kag, borrowed from Old Norse kaggi ("keg"), likely once meaning something like "stump" or "bush" before it came to mean a small barrel.
Is “keg” a common word?
“Keg” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “keg” have?
“Keg” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a small barrel-shaped container, usually round and made of wood or metal, used to hold liquids such as beer.