1. the craft or trade of making or repairing wooden barrels and casks
2. a place where barrels and casks are made or repaired
3. barrels and casks collectively

Examples

• He learned the ancient art of cooperage from his grandfather.
• The cooperage employed skilled craftsmen who specialized in oak barrels.
• Wine producers often have their own cooperage to ensure quality containers.
• The old cooperage building was converted into a museum.
• Fine cooperage is essential for aging whiskey properly.
• The cooperage included hundreds of barrels ready for shipment.