vat

UK: væt | US: væt

Definition

  1. n. a large container, typically used for holding liquids, especially in industrial or brewing processes

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Etymology

The word "vat" traces back to Old English fæt, meaning "vessel" or "container," derived from Proto-Germanic fatą. It shares roots with Dutch vat and German Fass, both meaning "barrel" or "cask." The term has retained its core meaning of a large liquid-holding vessel throughout its history, reflecting its practical use in brewing, dyeing, and other trades.

Examples

  1. The brewery stored its beer in a massive oak vat.

  2. Workers cleaned the dye vat after each batch of fabric.

  3. The winery uses stainless steel vats for fermentation.

  4. A leak was discovered in the chemical vat.

  5. Traditional soy sauce is aged in wooden vats for months.