as in barrel
an enclosed wooden vessel for holding beverages a keg of beer

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Recent Examples of keg Choose from classic gift sets with bubbly for NYE toasts, an unbelievable Fireball keg for the party boy in your life and of course, the top-selling Total Wine Advent calendar for someone extra special. Kasey Caminiti, USA TODAY, 18 Nov. 2024 The Nashville area store where the smoothie kegs are available is at 1636 New Salem Highway, Suite A in Murfreesboro. Hadley Hitson, The Tennessean, 12 June 2024 Pours of their collaboration with Hood River, Oregon brewery Kings and Daughters were pouring on cask, meaning the beer is pulled up via hand pump, the Co2 is lower and the beer is served warmer than your normal keg pours. Em Sauter, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024 The kegs list includes Dog Fish Head, Firestone Walker, Perennial and more. John Coffren, Baltimore Sun, 27 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for keg 
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Noun
  • Oil production under the Biden administration reached record highs, surpassing an average of 13 million barrels per day for the first time.
    Rachel Frazin, The Hill, 21 Jan. 2025
  • Over the last 12 months, Venezuela has exported an average of two hundred thousand barrels daily to the United States.
    Stefano Pozzebon, CNN, 20 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • There have been new age statements expressions (and rumors of even older ones to come), single malts, and various blends and cask finishes, but the best category the distillery has been releasing is rye whiskey—and the latest limited-edition release is proof of this.
    Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 26 Jan. 2025
  • These main roots relate to the 10 casks chosen back in 2008.
    Mark Littler, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • The lead content of Los Angeles’ air reached 100 times its normal level as the fires consumed old pipes and paint.
    German Lopez, New York Times, 21 Jan. 2025
  • Seal cracks and other openings in the foundation and walls, especially around vents and utility pipes, using caulk or steel wool.
    Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Jan. 2025

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“Keg.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/keg. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.

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