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Definition of keg

keg

/kɛɡ/
keg
Plural:kegs
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• noun

1

A small barrel, traditionally made of wood and now often made of metal, usually having a capacity of less than 30 gallons and used for storing, transporting, or serving beverages such as beer.

Example

"The local brewery delivered a fresh keg of IPA for the summer festival."

2

A historical unit of weight or volume used for certain commodities, such as nails or gunpowder, typically equivalent to 100 pounds.

Example

"The carpenter ordered a keg of nails to ensure they had enough supplies to finish framing the house."

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• Rhymes for keg

• Nearby Words

keepsake
keffiyeh
kefir
keg
kegger
kegon
keila

Word Origin & Etymology

Early 17th century: originating from the Old Norse word 'kaggi', meaning 'keg' or 'cask'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Keg. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 2, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/keg
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