pail
2 synonyms 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
Comes from Middle English payle (“bucket, pail, milking pail”), of uncertain origin. It is 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 and -le. Compare West Frisian pegel (“...
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.
