# tun

/tˈʌn/ (UK) · CEFR C2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/tun
Updated: 2026-05-18

## Definition

a very large container for holding liquids, especially wine or beer. It is much bigger than a barrel and is used for storing large amounts of liquid.

For teachers: a large cask or container for holding liquids, typically wine or beer. Often used in historical or technical contexts to describe the capacity of a vessel.

## Examples

- The winery stored its best vintage in a large tun.
- The brewery filled the massive tun with fresh ale before the fermentation process began.
- Historical records indicate that the monastery maintained a vast tun to supply the local population with water during the dry summer months.

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