How to Use pint-size in a Sentence

pint-size

adjective
  • There’ll be a little dogs race at 6 p.m. and pint-size luchador wrestling from 7 to 9 p.m., plus Tex-Mex food trucks.
    Norma Cavazos, Dallas News, 4 May 2023
  • This pint-size fridge can keep drinks, food, and skincare products cool while adding a nice touch to their space.
    Kelsey Hurwitz, Woman's Day, 15 Feb. 2023
  • Drain well, and transfer to a pint-size (16-ounce) glass or heatproof jar with a tight-fitting lid.
    Melissa Gray, Southern Living, 18 Sep. 2023
  • Here, Richard Donner uses a pint-size spawn of the devil to elicit his screams.
    Deanna Janes, Harper's BAZAAR, 28 Aug. 2023
  • But first, use this handy round-up of 40 of the smallest dogs to figure out which forever pint-size pup is right for you.
    Country Living, 1 May 2023
  • The mix of lush garland, pint-size tree, and bunch of leafy greens is idyllic without being overdone.
    Kelsey Mulvey, ELLE Decor, 29 Aug. 2023
  • This pint-size Southern farmhouse features a breezy front porch just big enough for a cafe table.
    Grace Haynes, Southern Living, 6 Dec. 2023
  • Kop wondered whether there might be more to the pint-size wrecking ball that landed in her father’s bedroom.
    Daniel Wu, Washington Post, 12 May 2023
  • In fact, you might be surprised by the myriad methods out there to make even the most pint-size of cooking areas look and feel grand.
    Anna Fixsen, ELLE Decor, 7 Mar. 2023
  • Kudos to the chef for creating a better style of Lunchables for pint-size customers.
    Tom Sietsema, Washington Post, 2 June 2023
  • This pint-size smart home camera fits in the palm of your hand and can be used indoors or out, thanks to IP66 weatherproofing rating.
    Jennifer Pattison Tuohy, The Verge, 1 Nov. 2023
  • The pint-size music mecca of Denton is getting a big-time national boost this week.
    Thor Christensen, Dallas News, 4 Apr. 2023
  • When your paring knife needs a quick tune-up, grab this pint-size manual sharpener.
    Bradley Ford, Popular Mechanics, 24 May 2023
  • Spoon peaches into pint-size or quart-size freezer containers leaving ½-inch headspace for pints and 1-inch headspace for quarts.
    Wini Moranville, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 May 2023
  • This pint-size insect can cause king-size problems for ash trees, which represent 15% of Littleton's trees.
    Li Cohen, CBS News, 12 July 2023
  • Now’s not the time to make changes to your setup. Maintain a comfortable hand placement: Long-armed lineman might use a wider grip, while a pint-size punter might prefers a narrower grip.
    Jeff Tomko, Men's Health, 3 Mar. 2023
  • The views reach into the tens of millions, with users commenting eagerly for the next video and seemingly forming attachments to the pint-size creators.
    Fortesa Latifi, Washington Post, 11 July 2023
  • Wong has been readying the space for more than two years, flipping a former storage unit and salon into a commercial bakery with a pint-size retail counter.
    Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 29 Dec. 2023
  • These pint-size pieces of furniture offer the perfect spot for exploring arts and crafts, Play-Doh, or building blocks, not to mention making mealtime a blast.
    Samantha McIntyre, Parents, 9 Mar. 2024
  • An interaction between Stallone and a pint-size fan has also gone viral.
    Jessica Wang, EW.com, 4 Dec. 2023
  • The difference in this pint-size math equation is an essential factor in food-waste management for families.
    Alexandra Frost, The Atlantic, 24 Oct. 2023
  • Simple, square, and powered by a pint-size engine, the original Panda—like those that followed it—was unpretentious and practical.
    Brendan McAleer, Car and Driver, 19 Mar. 2023
  • The pint-size percolator serves up handcrafted, small-batch, micro-roasted coffee, a full menu of espresso drinks, and an assortment of freshly baked cookies, muffins and other pastry to enjoy on the covered deck or on the go.
    Andrea E. McHugh, BostonGlobe.com, 6 July 2023
  • The Drinks: On the front porch, an oversize copper vessel held bottles of rosé and sparkling water; Alison also served guests pint-size martinis garnished with toothpicks bearing Castelvetrano olives.
    Jessica Battilana, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2023
  • Today there are more than 400 genetically distinct breeds, ranging from pint-size Pomeranians to massive mastiffs.
    Jack Tamisiea, Scientific American, 2 Feb. 2024
  • Lost somewhere in the undulating terrain of a Martian riverbed was Ingenuity, the pint-size, astonishingly sturdy helicopter that had just completed its 49th flight on the Red Planet.
    Daniel Wu, Anchorage Daily News, 4 June 2023
  • Its pint-size extravagances signals another kind of identity — one telegraphing wealth and power, in portable form.
    Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 10 Aug. 2023
  • But the waters surrounding the archipelago are also brimming with biodiversity, including nearly 3,000 species ranging from pint-size penguins to colossal whale sharks.
    Jack Tamisiea, Scientific American, 2 Nov. 2023

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