Pilsner

American  

[pilz-ner, pils-] / ˈpɪlz nər, ˈpɪls- /

Also Pilsener or pilsner

noun

1. a pale, light lager beer.

2. any lager beer of high quality.

3. Also called pilsner glass.  a tall glass that is tapered to a short stem at the bottom, used especially for beer.

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Pilsner British  

/ ˈpɪlznə /

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of Pilsner

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

Example Sentences

"I hope these findings promote an appreciation of male health on their offspring's development," said Pilsner.

From Science Daily • May 21, 2024

They will also test Hana, which was originally grown in Czech Moravia and was used to make the first blond Pilsner lager in 1842.

From BBC • Jan. 1, 2023

The program targets businesses in villages of less than 5,000 people where often pubs are one of the few places locals can socialise, Pilsner spokeswoman Petra Kubova said.

From Reuters • Jul. 1, 2022

Atlas’s flagship offerings, such as Ponzi IPA and Bullpen Pilsner, are also $5.

From Washington Post • May 3, 2022

Stein in hand he beamed upon us benevolently over his knifeful of sauerfisch, then he fed himself and rammed it down with a hearty draught of Pilsner.

From Police!!! by Hutt, Henry