stein

noun \ ˈstīn \

Definition of stein

: a large mug (as of earthenware) used especially for beer; also : the quantity of beer that a stein holds

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There are yodeling and stein-hoisting competitions and a German costume contest.

— faye reeder, star-telegram, "Empowering Seniors Expo will feature gardening pro Neil Sperry," 30 Sep. 2017
The Sitzmark will host a second weekend of live music, souvenir steins and merrymaking.

— Alaska Dispatch News, "What’s happening in Anchorage this week: Senshi Con, Arctic Entries and Oktoberfest," 28 Sep. 2017
To purchase tickets or get more for more information, go to www.thebavarianbierhaus.com St. Mary's Fall Festival From the loud polka music and clinking of beer steins to something a bit more quaint.

— chris barlow, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Suburban 7: Fall fun and festivals abound in Milwaukee suburbs," 25 Sep. 2017
The second-floor area is used for parties, meetings and housing their collections, like turn-of-the-century beer steins, Strand said.

— caitlin mullen, chicagotribune.com, "'A relic from the past': Oak Park tour to focus on coach houses," 12 Sep. 2017
The event marks the release of their Oktoberfest lager, Atom Smasher, served in boots or steins.

— annie alleman, Aurora Beacon-News, "Have a barrel of fun at suburban Oktoberfests," 8 Sep. 2017
Get the liquid pumpkin pie starting at 1 p.m. Live music starts at 6 p.m. Flat12 Oktoberfest 12 p.m. Sep. 16, Flat12 Bierwerks, 414 Dorman St., free, $15 beer stein package, flat12.me.

— marisa miller, Indianapolis Star, "22 beer festivals you can't miss in Indianapolis this fall," 31 Aug. 2017
Look for exhibits on the history of Oktoberfest and Germans in New Orleans as well as a gift shop selling souvenirs, such as beer steins, flower headbands, dirndls, lederhosen and hats.

— ann maloney, NOLA.com, "Deutsches Haus Oktoberfest: Food, beer, chicken dancing continue Oct. 13-14, Oct. 20- 21," 12 Oct. 2017
This event is sure to be a stein-raising good time — for those 21 and over.

— annie alleman, Aurora Beacon-News, "Have a barrel of fun at suburban Oktoberfests," 8 Sep. 2017

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Origin and Etymology of stein

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

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