pint
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Definition of pint
1
: a unit of capacity equal to ¹/₂ quart — see Weights and Measures Table
2
: a pint pot or vessel
Examples of pint in a Sentence
The ice cream comes in pints.
I'd like another pint, please.
We'll all go for a pint after work.
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Next to Howalistic in the pint-sized area that housed the San Diego-centric food products shop retail Pacific Provisions. — San Diego Union-Tribune, "New eateries, high-profile delay among changes at Liberty Public Market," 27 Aug. 2019 Prince George's ballet classes follow the Royal Academy of Dance syllabus and see the pint-sized students learn the art form while accompanied by a live pianist. — Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, "Lara Spencer Apologizes for Mocking Prince George's Love of Ballet on 'Good Morning America'," 23 Aug. 2019 This isn't the first time pint-sized machines have been designed with medical applications in mind. — NBC News, "These 'microbristle' robots are so small they might work inside the human body," 29 July 2019 At times Southeastern Elementary School looks more like a modern work space for adults than an elementary school — aside from the pint-sized toilets and sinks, of course. — Emma Kate Fittes, Indianapolis Star, "Take a sneak peek inside HSE's new Southeastern Elementary School," 22 July 2019 Baseball managers are known for losing their cool when ejected during a game, but no one has ever erupted quite like this pint-sized coach. — Jenna West, SI.com, "Six-Year-Old Baseball Coach Erupts After Getting Ejected During Game," 16 July 2019 On July 1, Leopold’s launched their 9th year of the I Pledge Project, once again opening their doors for pint-sized patriotic patrons and their parents. — Rebecca Angel Baer, Southern Living, "I Scream, You Scream, We All Scream for Free Leopold’s Ice Cream," 4 July 2019 Carved under the snow and ice, Camp Century had a main street and prefab housing for 250 soldiers and scientists—all powered by a pint-sized nuclear reactor. — Jon Gertner, WIRED, "The Top Secret Cold War Project That Pulled Climate Science From the Ice," 12 June 2019 With pint-sized bistro sets for small spaces, affordable fire pits, luxurious lounge chairs, and melamine plates that can double as housewarming gifts, there's something here for everyone. — Kelsey Mulvey, House Beautiful, "Wayfair Is Having a Massive Outdoor Sale Right Now," 11 June 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'pint.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for pint
pint
noun
English Language Learners Definition of pint
US
: a unit for measuring liquids that is equal to 0.473 liters
British
: a unit for measuring liquids that is equal to 0.568 liters
: a container that holds a pint of something
See the full definition for pint in the English Language Learners Dictionary
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Kids Definition of pint
: a unit of liquid capacity equal to one half quart or 16 ounces (about .47 liter)
pint
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Medical Definition of pint
: any of various measures of liquid capacity equal to one-half quart: as
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: a United States measure equal to 16 fluid ounces, 473.176 milliliters, or 28.875 cubic inches
b
: a British measure equal to 20 fluid ounces, 568.26 milliliters, or 34.678 cubic inches
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