pails

The word “pails” has 1 syllable: pails

It's pronounced as /peɪlz/


What is synonym and antonym for pails?

In the thesaurus, “pails” has 6 synonyms.

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


Synonyms for pails

  • bucket
  • buckets
  • canister
  • container
  • jug
  • pot

Meanings of pails

  • 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

  • The farmer filled several pails with water to feed the thirsty animals.
  • She carried two pails of sand to the construction site to help with the building.
  • The children used plastic pails and shovels to build sandcastles at the beach.
  • He stored the nails and screws in separate pails in the workshop for easy access.
  • The gardener used metal pails to transport fertilizer and soil around the greenhouse.

On this page you'll find 6 synonyms or another words to pails, such as: bucket, buckets, canister, container, jug, pot.

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