firkins

noun

plural of firkin
as in barrels
an enclosed wooden vessel for holding beverages the innkeeper opened up a firkin of his special ale for the weary travelers

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  1. barrels
  2. kegs
Noun
  • Goldman Sachs was even more bullish, estimating that exports from Persian Gulf producers hit 19 million barrels per day.
    — Jason Ma, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2026
  • Europe does not import Russian diesel, but other buyers of Russian diesel such as Turkey and Latin American countries must now compete with Europe for available barrels.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of barrels
Noun
  • College party themes are getting a wellness makeover, with matcha, cold plunges and sunrise workouts showing up where kegs and pong tables once ruled.
    — Ashley Lynch, Charlotte Observer, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Being willing to drive long distances to personally pick up kegs helps, as well.
    — Brandon Hernandez, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Sep. 2026
Definition of kegs
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“Firkins.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/firkins. Accessed 10 Oct. 2026.

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