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Pils

British

/ pɪls, pɪlz /

noun

a type of lager-like beer

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Etymology

Origin of Pils

C20: abbrev. of _Pilsner

Example Sentences

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The city has a huge and historic brewery, Stiegl, pumping out superb Helles; a wheat-beer brewery, Die Weisse; and delicious Pils brewed by the nearby Trumer.

From Washington Post • Aug. 19, 2022

Cindy Le, the operations director at Almanac Beer Co. in Alameda, had customers lining up for her Black Magic IPA and Peaceful Pils this spring.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 12, 2022

According to the Gambrinus website, the Texas-based craft brewer’s brands include Shiner Beers and Trumer Pils.

From Fox News • Aug. 6, 2021

Their latest offering, Tenement Pils, is a refreshing pilsner, perfect for warmer weather.

From New York Times • May 18, 2020

Pils decorated the ceiling over the grand staircase in the Paris Opera House.

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