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UK//ˈbær.əlz//US//ˈbɛr.əlz//

Meaning of Barrels

A cylindrical container commonly used for storing liquids.

In simple words: Cylindrical containers to hold liquids or other materials.

Barrels in a sentence

  • The distillery filled dozens of barrels with whiskey.
  • We used barrels to store rainwater in the backyard.
  • They delivered the oil in large steel barrels.
  • The festival featured old wooden barrels for decoration.
  • He rolled the empty barrels across the yard.

How to use Barrels

Typically used in discussions about storage, shipping, or transportation of liquids. Avoid using in overly formal contexts.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of a 'barrel' rolling down a hill filled with wine.

Related words

Collocations with Barrels

  • barrels of wine
  • oil barrels
  • wooden barrels
  • metal barrels
  • barrel storage

Synonyms for Barrels

Opposites of Barrels

Common mistakes with Barrels

  • Confused with 'barrel' (singular) when referring to multiple.
  • Mispronouncing as 'barrals' instead of 'barrels'.

Compare Barrels with Drum, Vat, Container, Bin

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Frequently asked questions about Barrels

What does Barrels mean?

Cylindrical containers to hold liquids or other materials.

What is the definition of Barrels?

A cylindrical container commonly used for storing liquids.

How do you use Barrels in a sentence?

The distillery filled dozens of barrels with whiskey.

Can you give another example of Barrels?

We used barrels to store rainwater in the backyard.

What are synonyms for Barrels?

Common alternatives include cask, drum, vat, container, bin.

What is the opposite of Barrels?

Opposite meanings include container, emptiness.

What words go with Barrels?

It commonly pairs with barrels of wine, oil barrels, wooden barrels, metal barrels, barrel storage.

What are common mistakes when using Barrels?

Confused with 'barrel' (singular) when referring to multiple. Mispronouncing as 'barrals' instead of 'barrels'.

How do you pronounce Barrels?

US: //ˈbɛr.əlz//, UK: //ˈbær.əlz//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Barrels?

Typically used in discussions about storage, shipping, or transportation of liquids. Avoid using in overly formal contexts.