stein

noun

: a large mug (as of earthenware) used especially for beer
also : the quantity of beer that a stein holds

Examples of stein in a Sentence

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In 1993, however, Brewers fans voted by a landslide to bring it all back — Bernie, the chalet, the giant stein and the slide. Maia Pandey, Journal Sentinel, 11 Nov. 2024 Emil Jennings plays the prototypical Henry, slugging ale from a stein and doggedly pursuing a reluctant Anna. Elle Carroll, Vulture, 18 June 2024 First-ever Rookwood Pottery steins, at $59 each, are still available for order. Patricia Gallagher Newberry, The Enquirer, 23 Sep. 2024 The players were able to savor the win the following day by celebrating the Bavarian tradition of Oktoberfest, with the players decked out in lederhosen and with steins of beers in hand. Sam Joseph, CNN, 23 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for stein 

Word History

Etymology

probably from German Steingut stoneware, from Stein stone + Gut goods

First Known Use

1855, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of stein was in 1855

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“Stein.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stein. Accessed 26 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

stein

noun
: a pottery mug for beer

Biographical Definition

Stein 1 of 2

biographical name (1)

Gertrude 1874–1946 American writer

Stein

2 of 2

biographical name (2)

(Heinrich Friedrich) Karl 1757–1831 Freiherr vom und zum Stein Prussian statesman

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