Pilsner

or pil·sner

[ pilz-ner, pils- ]

noun

1. a pale, light lager beer.
2. any lager beer of high quality.
3. Also called pil·sner glass. a tall glass that is tapered to a short stem at the bottom, used especially for beer.

Pilsner

/ ˈpɪlznə /

noun

1. a type of pale beer with a strong flavour of hops

Word History and Origins

Origin of Pilsner¹

First recorded in 1875–80; from German Pilsener literally, “of Pilsen ”; -er ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of Pilsner¹

named after Pilsen , where it was originally brewed

Example Sentences

Here in the birthplace of pilsner, beer is known as "liquid bread."

From The Daily Beast

Though we know that high among the Seven Arts he rated the fine art of drinking Pilsner.

From Project Gutenberg

Just before bedtime he was entitled—so his dietetic schedule told him—to one glass of Pilsner beer.

From Project Gutenberg

I used to weigh two hundred and fifty, which was the result of our friend Pilsner beer and his accomplices.

From Project Gutenberg

Your father and I have often dined on bread and cheese, and pilsner, and thought it a feast.

From Project Gutenberg

As she never staggered, and never misbehaved herself otherwise under the Pilsner influence, I think it agreed with her.

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