Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
vessel
noun
/ˈvɛs.əl/
Definition
A vessel is a container used for holding liquids or a specific type of ship or large boat.
Examples
- The chef used a glass vessel to prepare the sauce.
- They sailed across the ocean on a large vessel.
- The artist used a ceramic vessel to display her artwork.
Meaning
In a broader sense, a vessel can also refer to anything that holds or carries something else.
Synonyms
- container
- carriage
- ship
- craft
