Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
tun
noun
/tĘŚn/
Definition
A large cask or barrel used for storing liquids, especially alcoholic beverages like wine or beer.
Examples
- After the brewing process, the beer was transferred to a wooden tun to mature.
- The winery stored their finest red wines in oak tuns to enhance the flavor.
- He tapped the tun to fill the glass with delicious cider.
Meaning
A tun is a sizable container traditionally made from wood, designed for fermentation or storage of liquids. The term is particularly associated with brewing and winemaking.
Synonyms
- barrel
- cask
- vessel
