Keg

/kɛɡ/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A small barrel, typically used for storing and dispensing beverages, especially beer.

The brewery sells its beer in kegs for local bars and restaurants.

A container or barrel used to hold liquids, typically with a capacity of several gallons.

He bought a keg of cider for the party.

A unit of measure for certain liquids, especially in the context of brewing.

They ordered three kegs of homebrew for the upcoming festival.

Middle Dutch 'kegghe', meaning 'a small cask or barrel'.

keg party

A social gathering where kegs of beer are served.

tap a keg

To open a keg and start serving its contents.

beer

A fermented alcoholic beverage made from grains and hops.

brewery

A facility where beer is produced.

Keg stand

A party trick where a person does a handstand on a keg while drinking from it.

Kegger

A party centered around the consumption of kegs of beer.