| FLASK | Flask
- Parts of Speech: Noun
- Definitions:
- A small, flat container for liquor or other liquids, often made of metal or glass and having a cap or cork.
- A narrow-necked glass container, typically conical or spherical, used in a laboratory to hold and measure liquids.
- Pronunciations: US: /flæsk/, UK: /flɑːsk/
- Origin and Usage:
- The word "flask" originated in the mid-14th century and comes from the Old French word "flasque" which means "bottle, container".
- Flasks are commonly used in laboratories to store and measure liquids, while small flasks are used to carry alcohol or other beverages.
- Synonyms: Bottle, container, vial, decanter
- Related Words: Beaker, testa, phial, chalice, pipet
- Example Sentences:
- She poured the whiskey from the flask into a small glass.
- The chemist used a flask to measure the volume of the liquid.
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