barrelhead

noun

bar·​rel·​head ˈber-əl-ˌhed How to pronounce barrelhead (audio)
ˈba-rəl-
: the flat end of a barrel
Phrases
on the barrelhead
: asking for or granting no credit
paid cash on the barrelhead

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The first 100 on-premise partners to make a selection will receive a limited-edition commemorative barrelhead—a nod to the whiskey’s roots and its future as a fixture in bar programs nationwide. Emily Price, Forbes.com, 21 July 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1687, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of barrelhead was in 1687

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“Barrelhead.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/barrelhead. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.

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