vat

noun
UK: /væt/
US: /væt/

  1. A large container for holding liquids.

    1. The worker poured the dye into the vat.
    2. The brewery uses a large vat to ferment the beer before bottling it for distribution.

  2. A unit of measure for liquids.

    1. He ordered a vat of wine for the party.
    2. The company produces several vats of chemicals each week and exports them globally.

Synonyms

tub tank vessel container
vat transitive-verb

  1. To put something in a vat.

    1. They vat the cloth to dye it blue.
    2. The company vats the chemicals before shipping them to ensure proper mixing and quality.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "vat" in English means: A large container for holding liquids., A unit of measure for liquids..

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

Synonyms for "vat": tub, tank, vessel, container.

Example usage of "vat": "The worker poured the dye into the vat.". More examples on the page.