pilsner

noun

pil·​sner ˈpil-snər How to pronounce pilsner (audio)
ˈpilz-nər,
ˈpil-zə-nər How to pronounce pilsner (audio)
variants or pilsener
plural pilsners or pilseners
1
: a lager with a strong flavor of hops
2
: a tall slender footed glass for beer

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Be sure to try the special anniversary pilsner, brewed in collaboration with MadTree Brewing, which is also a great place to drink and dine alone. Keith Pandolfi, Cincinnati Enquirer, 24 Oct. 2025 Most evenings call for pilsners, light beers, lagers — products designed for sociability, moderation and steady enjoyment. Jahan Marcu, Rolling Stone, 23 Oct. 2025 Cellarmaker won two bronzes for Old Head Red in the American amber or red ale category and Pretty Pretty Pils in the American pilsner category. Jay R. Brooks, Mercury News, 16 Oct. 2025 Stop For Lunch At A Brewery Pareidolia Brewing Company has 15 rotating taps including award-winning pilsners, IPAs, and sours. Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for pilsner

Word History

Etymology

German, literally, of Pilsen (Plzeň), city in the Czech Republic

First Known Use

1868, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of pilsner was in 1868

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“Pilsner.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pilsner. Accessed 2 Nov. 2025.

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