cask

noun

ˈkask How to pronounce cask (audio)
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1
: a barrel-shaped vessel of staves, headings, and hoops usually for liquids
2
: a cask and its contents
also : the quantity contained in a cask

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an oak cask for wine They drank a cask of wine.
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The limited release is made entirely from malted barley, finished in Oloroso Sherry casks and bottled at 90 proof. — Emily Price, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026 The distillery describes the profile as featuring notes of dark chocolate, nuts, and berries, with a subtle sweetness thanks to the sherry casks. — Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 26 Aug. 2026 The new version of Hibiki 12 differs from the original, which was a blend of whisky matured in Spanish and American oak, with a small amount of whisky aged in umeshu casks (Japanese plum liqueur), too. — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 23 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for cask

Word History

Etymology

Middle English caske, perhaps from Middle French casque helmet, from Spanish casco potsherd, skull, helmet

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of cask was in the 15th century

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cask

noun
ˈkask How to pronounce cask (audio)
1
: a barrel-shaped container usually for liquids
2
: the quantity contained in a cask
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