firkin

[US]/ˈfɜː.kɪn/
[UK]/ˈfɜr.kɪn/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.a small wooden cask or barrel; a unit of measure for capacity
Word Forms
Pluralfirkins

Phrases & Collocations

firkin of ale

small firkin

firkin beer

firkin size

firkin cask

firkin tap

firkin measure

firkin storage

firkin collection

firkin festival

Example Sentences

he ordered a firkin of ale for the party.

the brewery produced a firkin of their finest stout.

they stored the firkin in the cellar for aging.

each firkin holds about ten gallons of liquid.

he tapped the firkin to serve fresh beer.

the firkin was decorated with colorful labels.

she bought a firkin of cider for the picnic.

the old tavern had a firkin on display.

they shared a firkin of mead under the stars.

he enjoyed a firkin of pumpkin ale during the festival.

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