pint

[pahynt]

noun

1. a liquid and also dry measure of capacity, equal to one half of a liquid and dry quart respectively, approximately 35 cubic inches (0.473 liter). pt, pt.

pint

/ paɪnt /

noun

1. a unit of liquid measure of capacity equal to one eighth of a gallon. 1 Brit pint is equal to 0.568 litre, 1 US pint to 0.473 litre

2. a unit of dry measure of capacity equal to one half of a quart. 1 US dry pint is equal to one sixty-fourth of a US bushel or 0.5506 litre

3. a measure having such a capacity

4. informal

   1. a pint of beer

   2. a drink of beer

      he's gone out for a pint

pint

1. A unit of liquid volume or capacity in the US Customary System, equal to 16 fluid ounces or 28.88 cubic inches (about 0.47 liter).

2. A unit of dry volume or capacity used in the US Customary System, equal to 1/2 of a quart or 34.6 cubic inches (about 0.55 liter).

3. See Table at measurement

Word History and Origins

Origin of pint¹

First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English pynte, from Old French pinte or Middle Dutch, Middle Low German pinte

Word History and Origins

Origin of pint¹

C14: from Old French pinte, of uncertain origin; perhaps from Medieval Latin pincta marks used in measuring liquids, ultimately from Latin pingere to paint; compare Middle Low German, Middle Dutch pinte

Example Sentences

It said it plans to cut the cost of licensing, extend business rates relief and cut alcohol duty on draught pints.

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A favourite drink is a pint of sweet cider.

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Levy orders a pint of Guinness, Prince William has a pint of sweet cider.

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You might argue that what is said over a pint cannot be taken as seriously as something spoken when wearing a uniform.

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"They're just scum," he said, on his second pint, claiming that it was "an invasion".

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