flask

noun
UK: /flɑːsk/
US: /flæsk/

  1. A bottle that has a narrow neck, often used in science or for carrying drinks.

    1. He carried water in a small flask during the hike.
    2. The chemist carefully heated the solution in a glass flask over the Bunsen burner.

  2. A flat container for liquor, often made of metal and carried in a pocket.

    1. She took a sip from her flask to warm herself up.
    2. The traveler discreetly pulled out his flask, hoping for a little courage before the difficult journey.

Synonyms

bottle container vial thermos
flask verb

  1. To carry something in a flask.

    1. He always flasks some tea for his hikes.
    2. She decided to flask her favorite smoothie instead of buying a drink at the cafe.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "flask" in English means: A bottle that has a narrow neck, often used in science or for carrying drinks., A flat container for liquor, often made of metal and carried in a pocket..

The phonetic transcription of "flask" is /flɑːsk/ in British English and /flæsk/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "flask": bottle, container, vial, thermos.

Example usage of "flask": "He carried water in a small flask during the hike.". More examples on the page.