1
: a unit of capacity equal to ¹/₂ 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
The Dulce de Leche pint features creamy caramel ice cream and swirl of Dulce de Leche-style caramel.
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Sarah Yang, Sunset Magazine, 16 Apr. 2024
Over 118 million pints of blood are donated by millions of people worldwide every year.
—Travis Nemkov, Discover Magazine, 11 Apr. 2024
On average, freezers with the A.I. technology increased sales by 13 percent because they were replenished with fresh pints of ice cream, particularly the most in-demand flavors, Ms. Reynolds said.
—Jeanna Smialek, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2024
Ben and Jerry’s Marshmallow Sky ice cream is also now available by the pint, and served in scoop shops.
—Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Forbes, 27 Mar. 2024
Customers can also imbibe Guinness pints ($5), Jameson shots ($4) and Irish car bombs ($7).
—The Indianapolis Star, 13 Mar. 2024
Stately homes and gardens to wander through on a lazy afternoon, followed by a visit to a cozy pub to enjoy a pint by the fire?
—Liam Hess, Vogue, 5 Apr. 2024
Mix up a batch of your favorite summer cocktail with the new line of cocktail shakers, pint glasses, and party pitchers, all in bright summery shades.
—Emily Vanschmus, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Mar. 2024
Besides pouring a proper pint of Guinness, the bartenders at Slainte specialize in craft cocktails.
—Kate Bradshaw, The Mercury News, 4 Mar. 2024
Sarah Yang, Sunset Magazine, 16 Apr. 2024
Over 118 million pints of blood are donated by millions of people worldwide every year.
—Travis Nemkov, Discover Magazine, 11 Apr. 2024
On average, freezers with the A.I. technology increased sales by 13 percent because they were replenished with fresh pints of ice cream, particularly the most in-demand flavors, Ms. Reynolds said.
—Jeanna Smialek, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2024
Ben and Jerry’s Marshmallow Sky ice cream is also now available by the pint, and served in scoop shops.
—Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Forbes, 27 Mar. 2024
Customers can also imbibe Guinness pints ($5), Jameson shots ($4) and Irish car bombs ($7).
—The Indianapolis Star, 13 Mar. 2024
Stately homes and gardens to wander through on a lazy afternoon, followed by a visit to a cozy pub to enjoy a pint by the fire?
—Liam Hess, Vogue, 5 Apr. 2024
Mix up a batch of your favorite summer cocktail with the new line of cocktail shakers, pint glasses, and party pitchers, all in bright summery shades.
—Emily Vanschmus, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Mar. 2024
Besides pouring a proper pint of Guinness, the bartenders at Slainte specialize in craft cocktails.
—Kate Bradshaw, The Mercury News, 4 Mar. 2024
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“Pint.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pint. Accessed 26 Apr. 2024.
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pint
noun
: 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
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