vat (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: /væ t/

Definition

A large tank or tub used to hold or store liquids, especially in industrial processes like brewing, winemaking, or dyeing.

Examples

• The brewery has several large vats for fermenting beer.

• Workers were cleaning out the chemical vats.

• Grape juice is stored in stainless steel vats before it is bottled.

Synonyms of vat

Words with a similar meaning to vat:

• tank
• container
• cistern
• receptacle

Antonyms of vat

Words with the opposite meaning to vat:

• opening
• dispenser

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