Synonyms for

Vat

Verb / væt / Another word for vat — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a large container used for holding liquids, especially for brewing or fermentation

Synonyms & similar words

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Synonyms by register

Formal

fermentation vat storage tank holding tank

Informal

tub bin bucket

Literary

cooper cistern

Antonyms

container vessel receptacle cistern tank tub

Common collocations

  • large vat
  • wine vat
  • dye vat
  • storage vat
  • fermentation vat
  • full vat
  • empty vat
  • cleaning the vat

Word family

noun vat
verb vat

Usage note

A vat is typically a large open-topped container used for holding or storing liquids, especially in industrial processes like brewing or dyeing. The verb form 'to vat' refers to the process of steeping something in a vat.

Example sentences

  1. The winery stored the wine in a vat for aging.
  2. The brewery used a vat to ferment the beer.
  3. The farmer stored the milk in a vat before taking it to market.
  4. The chemical plant used a vat to mix the ingredients.
  5. The chef used a large vat to make soup for the restaurant.

Quotes

  • 'I love the smell of beer in the vat in the morning.' - Anonymous
  • 'If you want to make a small fortune, start with a large fortune and a brewery.' - Anonymous
  • 'In wine, there's truth.' - Pliny the Elder

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