stein

noun

\ˈstīn

Definition of stein

(Entry 1 of 3)

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

Stein

biographical name (1)

\ˈstīn

Definition of Stein (Entry 2 of 3)

Gertrude 1874–1946 American writer

Stein

biographical name (2)

\ˈshtīn,

ˈstīn

Definition of Stein (Entry 3 of 3)

(Heinrich Friedrich) Karl 1757–1831 Freiherr vom und zum Stein Prussian statesman

Examples of stein in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web: Noun

Maryland German Festival Feast on wurst and sauerkraut and schnitzel and strudel, all washed down with a stein or two of beer (or should that be Bier?). — Chris Kaltenbach, baltimoresun.com, "Spice, sauerkraut and Barenaked Ladies: the best of Baltimore's arts and entertainment scene this week," 8 July 2018 Imported pilsner was flowing freely into the steins of the Bavarian Beerhouse, and some breweries don’t buy in CO2 during their production processes. — NBC News, "Running dry? Britain's beer shortage comes to a head during the World Cup," 30 June 2018 Raise a stein to Oktoberfest time in New Glarus Sept. 21-24. — Chelsey Lewis, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Apple Festival, Cranberry Festival and more to do in Wisconsin," 17 Sep. 2017 The first floor does hold some accessories and knickknacks: costume jewelry, neon beer signs, German beer steins, early 20th-century postcards, vintage Playboys and comic books. — Ryan Smith, Chicago Reader, "Will the music finally stop at Recycled Records in Springfield?," 30 May 2018 It certainly is given top billing as part of the design: Pegs are installed in front of the bar windows to hold a display of more than 40 glass beer steins above more than 30 spigots. — Michael Bauer, San Francisco Chronicle, "Wursthall in San Mateo at its best with beer & brat," 18 May 2018 For a $25 upgrade, dad will receive a souvenir glass stein filled with beer or soda and a framed photo. — Kelly Tyko, USA TODAY, "Free beer! Free meals! Dads score big for Father's Day Sunday," 13 June 2018 The two-hour cruise features a classic German dinner from Paulina Market and a selection of Oktoberfest brews served in a souvenir stein. — Samantha Nelson, RedEye Chicago, "Oktoberfest in Chicago: 14 spots with celebrations, steins and sausages," 18 Sep. 2017 The rest of the day features more than 400 vendors, live music and various contests, including a Ms. Strawberry Pageant, Little Ms. Strawberry Shortcake, and stein-holding and pie-eating competitions. — Lisa Deaderick, sandiegouniontribune.com, "Top weekend events: San Diego Comedy Festival, George Clinton & Parliament-Funkadelic, Fiesta Botanica," 25 May 2018

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