stein

noun

ˈstīn 

: 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

Recent Examples on the Web

Our Guide to Austin 06 of 07 Muenster North of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, the small city of Muenster channels its German roots with its own version of Oktoberfest that includes a dachshund dash, a stein holding contest, German music, as well as a 5K, 10K, and half marathon. —Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2024

One of the fun competitions at the beer festival is seeing who can hoist their stein — a huge glass mug filled with beer — upright the longest. —Sal Pizarro, The Mercury News, 28 Sep. 2024

There's also a whiskey tasting, a brat-eating contest and a strong-person competition to see who can hold the most beer steins all at once. —Nate Rau, Axios, 3 Oct. 2024

Heading to downtown Cincinnati for a weekend filled with lederhosen, liter-sized beer steins, giant cream puffs, bratwurst and cringe-worthy chicken dances? —Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 17 Sep. 2024

Word History

Etymology

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

First Known Use

1855, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

stein

noun

ˈstīn 

: a pottery mug for beer

Biographical Definition

Stein 1 of 2

biographical name (1)

ˈstīn 

Gertrude 1874–1946 American writer

Stein

2 of 2

biographical name (2)

ˈshtīn  ˈstīn 

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