longneck

noun

long·​neck ˈlȯŋ-ˌnek How to pronounce longneck (audio)
: beer served in a bottle that has a long neck

Examples of longneck in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web In these parts, summertime is synonymous with big platters of steamed hard shell crabs served with loads of Old Bay Seasoning or J.O. spice and a cold longneck to wash it all down. Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 25 July 2023 And yes, even groups of girlfriends are checking in for a more tranquil weekend than the sequins, sashes, and two-for-one longnecks in Music City. Jillian Dara, Robb Report, 23 Mar. 2023 There may be a longneck bottle positioned bottoms-up in the glass, dripping with the same redness that coats the rim. Miles Walls, Chron, 5 Oct. 2022 Videos on social media show more chaos: men and women hurling longneck bottles from across the room, people tumbling into tables, and security guards covering their faces to protect their eyes from the shattering glass. Carlos R. Muñoz, BostonGlobe.com, 12 Sep. 2022 The movie turned the Pasadena club into an overnight tourist draw and popularized pearl snap shirts, longneck beers, the steel guitar and mechanical bulls across the country. Washington Post, 8 May 2022

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Word History

First Known Use

1976, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of longneck was in 1976

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“Longneck.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/longneck. Accessed 16 Apr. 2024.

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