Ullage

Pronunciation: /ˈʌlɪdʒ/

Definitions of ullage

noun the amount by which a container falls short of being full

Example Sentences

A1 The ullage in the wine bottle indicated that it had been opened before.

A2 The sailor checked the ullage of the fuel tank before setting out to sea.

B1 The winemaker measured the ullage in each barrel to ensure proper aging of the wine.

B2 The inspector noted the ullage levels in the storage tanks during the safety audit.

C1 The engineer calculated the ullage in the pipeline to determine the flow rate of the liquid.

C2 The sommelier expertly assessed the ullage of the vintage wine collection.

Examples of ullage in a Sentence

formal The winemaker carefully monitored the ullage in each barrel to ensure proper aging of the wine.

informal I noticed there was some ullage in the gas tank, so we should probably fill up soon.

slang I can't believe you left the ullage in the fridge, now the milk is spoiled!

figurative The team's lack of communication created an ullage in their project timeline, causing delays.

Grammatical Forms of ullage

• past tense: ullaged
• plural: ullages
• comparative: more ullage
• superlative: most ullage
• present tense: ullage
• future tense: will ullage
• perfect tense: have ullaged
• continuous tense: is ullaging
• singular: ullage
• positive degree: ullage
• infinitive: to ullage
• gerund: ullaging
• participle: ullaging

Origin and Evolution of ullage

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'ullage' originated from the Old French word 'ouillage' which came from the Latin word 'obligare' meaning 'to bind'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the wine industry to refer to the amount of liquid that has evaporated or leaked from a cask, the term 'ullage' has evolved to also mean the empty space in a container or the gap between the top of the liquid and the container's lid.