firkin

noun

ˈfər-kən How to pronounce firkin (audio)
Definition of firkinnext
as in barrel
an enclosed wooden vessel for holding beverages the innkeeper opened up a firkin of his special ale for the weary travelers

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Recent Examples of firkin Free beer, root beer while supplies last on first day of each stop The first day the beer garden arrives at each location, there will be a firkin tapping with free beer, and also free root beer, while supplies last. — Hannah Kirby, Journal Sentinel, 16 Mar. 2023 Artwork will be displayed in The Loft alongside a fiery firkin keg. — Anchorage Daily News, 4 Feb. 2021 For the uninitiated, firkins are traditionally wooden casks that hold some of the most interesting beer going these days, so come thirsty. — Nick Vadala, Philly.com, 31 May 2018
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  1. barrel
  2. keg
  3. cask
Noun
  • This compares with 100 barrels for CME's Micro WTI contract and 1,000 barrels for its standard contract.
    — Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 1 Sep. 2026
  • The barrels were never meant to permanently seal the radioactive waste.
    — Devika Rao, TheWeek, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of barrel
Noun
  • Frequently Asked Questions A full keg contains 165 12-ounce beers.
    — Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Now, the whole brew lab is ABV's first and only, giving them a facility built to produce nearly 40,000 kegs a year.
    — Frankie McLister, CBS News, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of keg
Noun
  • According to a rep for the brand, Martin used a 40/60 split between first-fill and second-fill stout barrels, and the whiskey spent between six and 24 months in those casks for the secondary maturation.
    — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 30 Aug. 2026
  • 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
Definition of cask

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“Firkin.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/firkin. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

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