Pilsner
Americannoun
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a pale, light lager beer.
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any lager beer of high quality.
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Also called pilsner glass. a tall glass that is tapered to a short stem at the bottom, used especially for beer.
noun
Etymology
Origin of Pilsner
First recorded in 1875–80; from German Pilsener literally, “of Pilsen ”; see -er 1
Example Sentences
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"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
This Pilsner motive runs through the book from cover to cover.
From A Book of Prefaces by Mencken, H. L. (Henry Louis)
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