pint

noun

ˈpīnt 

1

: a unit of capacity equal to ½ quart see Weights and Measures Table

2

: a pint pot or vessel

Examples of pint in a Sentence

The ice cream comes in pints.

I'd like another pint, please.

We'll all go for a pint after work.

Recent Examples on the Web

Where to Purchase Brookie À La Mode Blue Bell’s new Brookie À La Mode flavor is now available in both half-gallon and pint sizes in stores nationwide, though it is only expected to stick around for a limited time. —Joseph Erbentraut, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Apr. 2026

While some have already sold out, there are a few deals left to snag on incredible hardware, including a pair of exceptional MacBooks, pint-sized mini PCs with surprising power, family-friendly all-in-ones, and more. —K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 31 Mar. 2026

There is one crew that actually looks good in baby bangs and that's the pint-sized set. —Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 31 Mar. 2026

This comes shortly after Blue Bell’s announcement of a new Honey Vanilla Ice Cream, (available only in pint size) and the return of their Java Jolt coffee ice cream with dark chocolate chunks and espresso swirl. —Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Mar. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Middle English pinte, from Middle French, probably from Vulgar Latin *pincta, feminine of pinctus, past participle of Latin pingere to paint; from the use of a painted mark on a container to show its capacity — more at paint

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing pint

• half-pint
• pint-size
• pint-sized

Kids Definition

pint

noun

ˈpīnt 

1

: a unit of capacity equal to ½ quart see measure

2

: a pint container

Medical Definition

pint

noun

ˈpīnt 

: any of various measures of liquid capacity equal to one-half quart: as

a

: a United States measure equal to 16 fluid ounces, 473.176 milliliters, or 28.875 cubic inches

b

: a British measure equal to 20 fluid ounces, 568.26 milliliters, or 34.678 cubic inches