Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
bbl
Noun
/bɪl/
Definition
A common abbreviation used to refer to a barrel, particularly in the context of measuring liquids such as oil and beer.
Examples
- The oil well produced 1,000 bbl per day.
- The brewery sold its beer in kegs and bbl.
Meaning
The term ‘bbl’ stands for ‘barrel’, which is a unit of measurement often used in the oil and brewing industries. One barrel is typically equivalent to 42 gallons in the US.
Synonyms
- barrel
- cask
- drum
