Definition

The craft or business of making barrels and casks, or the place where this work is done.

Example

The cooperage was busy with workers crafting barrels for the winery.

Conversation

Have you ever visited a cooperage before?

No, I haven't! What’s it like?

It's really fascinating to see how they make barrels and other wooden products.

That sounds cool! I’d love to check one out someday.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Cooperage → It is formed from "cooper" (from Middle English *couper*, meaning a maker of barrels) and "-age" (meaning a collection or related activity). The word refers to the craft or business of making barrels or casks.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'cooper' as someone who makes barrels, and '-age' indicates the activity or craft related to that. So, cooperage is the craft of barrel making.

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