Word
kegs
US/ˈkɛɡz/
UK/kˈɛɡz/
Countable noun
Definition
n. large, round metal containers used for storing and serving drinks like beer. You usually see them at parties or in bars where drinks are served from a tap.
n. small barrels or casks, typically made of stainless steel, used for the storage, transport, and dispensing of carbonated beverages. Often used in the context of bulk liquid measurement in the brewing industry.
Examples
“The bar ordered three kegs of beer for the weekend festival.”
“After the wedding reception ended, the staff moved the empty kegs to the storage room for collection.”
“The brewery transitioned from traditional wooden casks to stainless steel kegs to ensure better temperature control and product consistency during long-distance shipping.”
Examples
simple
“The bar ordered three kegs of beer for the weekend festival.”
contextual
“After the wedding reception ended, the staff moved the empty kegs to the storage room for collection.”
complex
“The brewery transitioned from traditional wooden casks to stainless steel kegs to ensure better temperature control and product consistency during long-distance shipping.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “kegs” in context.
Verb
01. keg leaks
“If the keg leaks, you need to check the seal on the coupler immediately.”
noun + verb
02. stack kegs
“The delivery driver had to stack the kegs carefully in the back of the refrigerated truck.”
verb + noun
03. tap keg
“We plan to tap the first keg as soon as the party guests arrive.”
verb + noun
04. transport kegs
“Specialized equipment is often needed to transport heavy kegs safely into the cellar.”
verb + noun
Adjective
05. empty keg
“The staff moved the empty keg to the storage area to make room for the new delivery.”
adj + noun
06. stainless keg
“Most modern breweries use stainless kegs to ensure the beer stays fresh and uncontaminated.”
adj + noun
07. tapped keg
“Once it is a tapped keg, the beer should be consumed within a few days for best quality.”
adj + noun
Noun
08. beer keg
“They ordered a large beer keg for the backyard barbecue.”
noun + noun
09. rack of kegs
“The bar keeps a full rack of kegs in the cold room to ensure they never run out.”
noun + prep + noun
10. change a beer keg
“The bartender showed the new trainee how to change a beer keg during a busy shift.”
11. drink straight from the keg
“At the college party, some students were trying to drink straight from the keg.”
Usage
The plural form of 'keg'; refers to the physical containers or the volume of liquid they hold.
Real-World Examples
“Enda Murray, landlord of three pubs in London, says that his supplier has restricted his supply of Guinness to one or two kegs per pub - just 10% of what they need.” “American Keg Co. of Pottstown, the only U.S. company still making stainless steel beer kegs, discovered after it filed antidumping complaints against Chinese, German, and Mexican keg makers last year.” “In the cellar underneath the Frederik VI bar in Copenhagen, owner Jimmy Streit showed off the innovation that’s enabled him to boost his earnings by 5 percent in a declining business—a line of plastic kegs racked side-by-side like bowling balls against a concrete wall.” “This year, Beyer says they used four kegs worth of beer—almost 250 gallons.” Related words
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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