Vessel

Definition

A hollow container, especially one used to hold liquid, such as a bowl or cask.

Parts of Speech

• Noun

Pronunciation

American English

• IPA Pronunciation: /ˈvɛsəl/
• Respelling: VES-uhl

British English

• IPA Pronunciation: /ˈvɛsəl/
• Respelling: VES-uhl

In both American and British English, "vessel" is pronounced with the stress on the first syllable. It features a short "e" sound as in "bed" in the first syllable, followed by "səl," where the "ə" represents a schwa sound, similar to a muted "uh." The pronunciation is essentially the same in both versions of English.

Etymology

Derived from Old French "vaissel" from the Latin "vascellum", diminutive of "vas", meaning "vase".

Derivatives

• Vesselful
• Vesselless
• Vesselry
• Vesseled (rare usage)
• Vesseling (rare usage)

Synonyms

• Container
• Cask
• Receptacle

Antonyms

None

Usage

• "The glass vessel was filled with fresh water."
• "Blood vessels transport blood throughout the body."

Related Terms

• Tub
• Jar
• Jug
• Canister
• Vase

Detailed Definition

Noun

• Container: A hollow or concave utensil, such as a cup, bowl, pitcher, or vase, used for holding liquids or other contents.
• Example: "She poured the milk into a glass vessel."

• Ship: A craft, especially larger than a rowboat, designed to navigate on water.
• Example: "The vessel docked at the harbor was massive and majestic."

• Biology: A tubular structure, such as an artery, vein, or capillary, in which body fluids are conveyed.
• Example: "Blocked blood vessels can lead to heart issues."