Vat

/væt/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A large container, usually cylindrical and made of metal, used for holding liquids.

The winery uses a massive vat to ferment the grapes.

A container for storing or processing substances, especially in manufacturing or chemical industries.

The factory has a vat filled with chemicals for the production process.

A unit of measure for liquid capacity, especially in relation to wine or spirits.

The distillery produced a vat of whiskey that aged for ten years.

Middle English, from Old French 'vat' or from Latin 'vatius'.

vat of oil

A large container specifically for storing oil.

to vat something

To put or process something in a vat.

barrel

A cylindrical container for storing liquids.

cistern

A tank for storing water.

keg

A small barrel, often used for storing beer.

To be extremely full or overstocked.

The party was vat with people, you could hardly move.

An exaggerated state of abundance.

Their fridge is vat of leftovers after the holiday.