American English
/ˈvɛ.sl̩/
2 syllables · Stress the first syllable.
a container, especially one used to hold liquids
Practice out louda container, especially one used to hold liquids
The oil was stored in a sealed vessel.
The museum displayed a ceramic vessel.
Vessel is more formal than container in this meaning.
glass vessel · ceramic vessel · sealed vessel · storage vessel
a vessel for + noun/gerund
a vessel made of + material
a ship or large boat, especially one used for a particular purpose
The cargo vessel left the port at dawn.
The rescue vessel reached the island quickly.
In everyday conversation, ship or boat is often more natural. Vessel is common in news, official, and maritime language.
cargo vessel · passenger vessel · naval vessel · fishing vessel
a vessel carrying + noun
the vessel sailed from + place
a tube in the body that carries blood
The scan showed a blocked blood vessel.
Exercise helps keep blood vessels healthy.
In general English, say blood vessel for this body part; vessel alone may be unclear.
blood vessel · major blood vessel · damaged blood vessel · narrowed blood vessel
a blood vessel in the + body part
damage to a blood vessel