C1noun 3K

Vessel

🇬🇧 UK //ˈvɛsəl// 🇺🇸 US //ˈvɛsəl//

Meaning of Vessel

A container or craft for holding liquids or goods.

In simple words: A container or craft used to hold or carry something.

Vessel in a sentence

• The ancient Greeks used a vessel to transport olive oil.
• She served the soup in a beautiful ceramic vessel.
• The research focused on how blood flows through the vessel.
• The project was a vessel for cultural expression.
• A fishing vessel navigated through the foggy waters with precision.

How to use Vessel

Used for both literal containers and various figurative contexts, such as emotionally or spiritually. Common in formal and technical language.

Grammar pattern

vessel + noun

Memory hint

Think of a 'vessel' as something that 'holds' like a ship or a cup.

Related words

Collocations with Vessel

• research vessel
• blood vessel
• space vessel
• vessel of communication
• vessel for liquids

Synonyms for Vessel

• container
• ship
• craft
• conduit
• receptacle

Opposites of Vessel

• recipient
• consumer

Common mistakes with Vessel

• Confused with 'vehicle' which refers specifically to transport.
• Used incorrectly in plural form; 'vessels' is needed when referring to multiple kinds.
• Mixing up with 'container' which is broader; not all containers are vessels.

Frequently asked questions about Vessel

What does Vessel mean?

A container or craft used to hold or carry something.

What is the definition of Vessel?

A container or craft for holding liquids or goods.

How do you use Vessel in a sentence?

The ancient Greeks used a vessel to transport olive oil.

Can you give another example of Vessel?

She served the soup in a beautiful ceramic vessel.

What are synonyms for Vessel?

Common alternatives include container, ship, craft, conduit, receptacle.

What is the opposite of Vessel?

Opposite meanings include recipient, consumer.

What words go with Vessel?

It commonly pairs with research vessel, blood vessel, space vessel, vessel of communication, vessel for liquids.

What are common mistakes when using Vessel?

Confused with 'vehicle' which refers specifically to transport. Used incorrectly in plural form; 'vessels' is needed when referring to multiple kinds. Mixing up with 'container' which is broader; not all containers are vessels.

How do you pronounce Vessel?

US: //ˈvɛsəl//, UK: //ˈvɛsəl//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Vessel?

Used for both literal containers and various figurative contexts, such as emotionally or spiritually. Common in formal and technical language.

What CEFR level is Vessel?

"Vessel" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.