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cask

noun

ˈkask

Definition of cask

as in barrel

an enclosed wooden vessel for holding beverages casks of wine that had been in the castle for many years

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Recent Examples of cask According to a rep for the brand, Martin used a 40/60 split between first-fill and second-fill stout barrels, and the whiskey spent between six and 24 months in those casks for the secondary maturation. — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 30 Aug. 2026 The limited release is made entirely from malted barley, finished in Oloroso Sherry casks and bottled at 90 proof. — Emily Price, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026 The distillery describes the profile as featuring notes of dark chocolate, nuts, and berries, with a subtle sweetness thanks to the sherry casks. — Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 26 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for cask

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This compares with 100 barrels for CME's Micro WTI contract and 1,000 barrels for its standard contract.

— Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 1 Sep. 2026
The barrels were never meant to permanently seal the radioactive waste.

— Devika Rao, TheWeek, 31 Aug. 2026

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Aguas de La Habana, the state utilities company in the capital, issues daily updates to clients on service interruptions caused by electricity cuts or burst pipes.

— Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 31 Aug. 2026
The project is expected to start sending water into city pipes as soon as early 2029.

— Alex Hager, NPR, 31 Aug. 2026

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