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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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

So will the sport’s Dutch pep band, Kleintje Pils, which has a tradition of creating a party atmosphere at the Olympic oval.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 14, 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

He succeeded Isidore Pils as member of the Institute, 8th of January 1876.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 4, Slice 3 "Borgia, Lucrezia" to "Bradford, John" by Various

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