pail
2 synonyms and 0 antonyms for pail, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A round container with a handle, used for carrying liquids or other loose materials; a bucket.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Etymology
From Middle English payle (“bucket, pail, milking pail”), of uncertain origin. Likely from Old English pæġel (“wine vessel, container for liquids, pail; a liquid measure”), from Proto-West Germanic *pagil, from Proto-Indo-European *bak- (“peg, club”), equivalent to peg + -le. Compare West Frisian pegel (“liquid measure...
Full origin of pail →Frequently asked questions
What does “pail” mean?
The word “pail” means a round container with a handle, used for carrying liquids or other loose materials; a bucket. In plain terms, a bucket, typically used for carrying water or other liquids.
How do you pronounce “pail”?
“Pail” is pronounced payl (/peɪl/ in IPA).
How do you use “pail” in a sentence?
Here is “pail” used in a sentence: “The children filled their pails with sand at the beach.”
What part of speech is “pail”?
“Pail” is a noun.