noun
Uncommon
keg
kehg
Keg (noun) means a small barrel-shaped container, usually round and made of wood or metal, used to hold liquids such as beer. Example: “The party had two kegs of lager set up in the garage.”
noun
1
A small barrel-shaped container, usually round and made of wood or metal, used to hold liquids such as beer.
"The party had two kegs of lager set up in the garage."
"They tapped the keg as soon as the guests arrived."
verb
1
To put or store something in a keg.
"The brewery keg the beer straight after fermentation."
How to use keg
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA small barrel, most often associated with beer.
Common pairings
a keg of beer
tap the keg
keg party
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Word forms
- Plural
- kegs
- Third person singular
- kegs
- Past tense
- kegged
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The party had two _____ of lager set up in the garage.
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.
Synonyms
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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.
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