# kegs

/ˈkɛɡz/ (US) · /kˈɛɡz/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/kegs
Updated: 2026-10-13

## Definition

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.

For teachers: 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.

## Usage notes

- The plural form of 'keg'; refers to the physical containers or the volume of liquid they hold.

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