pail

The word “pail” has 1 syllable: pail.

It's pronounced as /peɪl/.


What is synonym and antonym for pail?

In the thesaurus, “pail” has 5 synonyms.

Here are synonyms for pail along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for pail

  • bucket
  • canister
  • container
  • jug
  • pot

Meanings of pail

  • noun
    1. A vessel of wood, tin, plastic, etc., usually cylindrical and having a handle -- used especially for carrying liquids, for example water or milk; a bucket (sometimes with a cover).
    2. (In technical use) A closed (covered) cylindrical shipping container.

Example Sentences

  • Pail in hand, she headed out to the garden to gather fresh vegetables.
  • The children filled the sandbox with sand from the pail and began building sandcastles.
  • He used a pail to collect rainwater for watering the plants during dry spells.
  • The farmer carried a pail of milk from the barn to the dairy for processing.
  • We stored the tools in an old metal pail in the shed to keep them organized.

On this page you'll find 5 synonyms or another words to pail, such as: bucket, canister, container, jug, pot.

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