vessel

noun
UK: /ˈves.əl/
US: /ˈves.əl/

  1. A container used to hold liquids.

    1. The vessel is full of water now, don't add more liquid to it. [ ] [ ]
    2. Archaeologists discovered an ancient vessel, suggesting sophisticated storage techniques were present. [ ] [ ]

  2. A ship or boat.

    1. A large vessel was sailing out to sea yesterday evening. [ ] [ ]
    2. The naval vessel patrolled the coastline, ensuring maritime security during heightened tensions. [ ] [ ]

  3. A vein or artery that carries blood through the body.

    1. The blood vessel carries blood around your body. [ ] [ ]
    2. Damage to a blood vessel can result in serious health complications if left untreated by professionals. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

boat craft ship container
vessel transitive-verb

  1. To put something into a vessel.

    1. Please vessel the water carefully, don't make a mess please. [ ] [ ]
    2. The lab technician must vessel the sample into sterile containers before transport, according to protocol. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "vessel" in English means: A container used to hold liquids., A ship or boat., A vein or artery that carries blood through the body..

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

Synonyms for "vessel": boat, craft, ship, container.

Example usage of "vessel": "The vessel is full of water now, don't add more liquid to it.". More examples on the page.