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

Expect stein-holding and best-dressed contests, and an evening lineup of pop and rock music for dancing and sing-alongs. — Linda Zavoral, Mercury News, 8 Sep. 2026

Teammates roll kegs, walk a balance beam loaded down with full beer steins, and even saw logs in an attempt to take the title. — Erika Ebsworth-Goold, Midwest Living, 1 Sep. 2026

Participate in the traditional beer mug-sliding contest and the stein-holding (Masskrugstemmen) competition. — Caroline Ritzie, Cincinnati Enquirer, 26 Aug. 2026

New additions this year in Aurora will include A Little Slice of Europe, featuring European cheeses; Biro Kurtos, serving chimney cakes; and Steincenter, offering a new selection of steins. — Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2026

Word History

Etymology

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

First Known Use

1855, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for stein

• brine
• chine
• cline
• dine
• fein
• fine
• gwine
• hine
• jain
• klein
• kline
• line

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