Pint: meaning, definitions and examples

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pint

[ paɪnt ]

Noun

^{Context #1 | Noun}

unit of volume

A pint is a unit of volume equal to 1/8 of a gallon or 16 fluid ounces. It is commonly used to measure liquids such as beer, milk, or water.

Synonyms

16-ounce, half-liter.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
pint	In the US, a pint is commonly used to measure liquid volumes, especially for beverages like beer and ice cream. It equals 16 fluid ounces. I'd like a pint of ice cream, please. She ordered a pint of beer at the bar.
half-liter	Common in countries that use the metric system. Used for liquids like water, soda, or juice. A half-liter is equal to 500 milliliters. He drank a half-liter of water after the run. The juice comes in half-liter bottles.
16-ounce	Used in the US to measure beverage sizes, especially in restaurants, cafes, and for soft drinks. This term is very specific and indicates exactly 16 fluid ounces. I ordered a 16-ounce coffee this morning. She usually drinks a 16-ounce smoothie after her workout.

Word

Description / Examples

pint

In the US, a pint is commonly used to measure liquid volumes, especially for beverages like beer and ice cream. It equals 16 fluid ounces.

I'd like a pint of ice cream, please.
She ordered a pint of beer at the bar.

half-liter

Common in countries that use the metric system. Used for liquids like water, soda, or juice. A half-liter is equal to 500 milliliters.

He drank a half-liter of water after the run.
The juice comes in half-liter bottles.

16-ounce

Used in the US to measure beverage sizes, especially in restaurants, cafes, and for soft drinks. This term is very specific and indicates exactly 16 fluid ounces.

I ordered a 16-ounce coffee this morning.
She usually drinks a 16-ounce smoothie after her workout.

Examples of usage

The bartender poured a pint of beer for the customer.
She bought a pint of milk from the grocery store.
We need two pints of water for the recipe.

^{Context #2 | Noun}

British informal

In British informal language, a pint can refer to a pint of beer, typically in a pub setting.

Synonyms

beer, brew.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
pint	Used mainly in British English to specify a quantity of beer (or sometimes other liquids) equal to roughly half a liter. Often used in casual settings like pubs. Let's go to the pub for a pint after work. I'll have a pint of lager, please.
beer	A general term for an alcoholic beverage made from fermentation of grains. Can be used in any context, informal or formal, to refer to the drink itself. I enjoy a cold beer on a hot day. They serve a variety of craft beers at that new bar.
brew	Mostly used to refer to the process of making beer, but can also mean a type of beer created through brewing. Often used in contexts discussing beer production or unique types of beer. This brewery is known for its craft brew. They offered us a sample of their latest brew.

Word

Description / Examples

pint

Used mainly in British English to specify a quantity of beer (or sometimes other liquids) equal to roughly half a liter. Often used in casual settings like pubs.

Let's go to the pub for a pint after work.
I'll have a pint of lager, please.

beer

A general term for an alcoholic beverage made from fermentation of grains. Can be used in any context, informal or formal, to refer to the drink itself.

I enjoy a cold beer on a hot day.
They serve a variety of craft beers at that new bar.

brew

Mostly used to refer to the process of making beer, but can also mean a type of beer created through brewing. Often used in contexts discussing beer production or unique types of beer.

This brewery is known for its craft brew.
They offered us a sample of their latest brew.

Examples of usage

He ordered a pint and sat down at the bar.
Let's go grab a pint after work.

Translations

Translations of the word "pint" in other languages:

🇵🇹 pinta

🇮🇳 पिंट

🇩🇪 Pint

🇮🇩 pint

🇺🇦 пінта

🇵🇱 pinta

🇯🇵 パイント

🇫🇷 pinte

🇪🇸 pinta

🇹🇷 pint

🇰🇷 파인트

🇸🇦 باينت

🇨🇿 pinta

🇸🇰 pinta

🇨🇳 品脱

🇸🇮 pinta

🇮🇸 pinti

🇰🇿 пинта

🇬🇪 პინტა

🇦🇿 pinta

🇲🇽 pinta

Etymology

The word 'pint' originates from the Old French word 'pinte', which in turn comes from the Vulgar Latin 'pincta', meaning 'painted'. This is thought to refer to the practice of marking liquid measures on pots or jugs. The use of the word 'pint' to refer to a specific volume measurement dates back to the 14th century.

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