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/staɪn/
Meaning & Definition
noun
A large beer mug, often made of stoneware or pewter, typically with a hinged lid.
He lifted his stein and toasted to the new year with his friends.
A term used to refer to a person known for drinking beer, often in the context of beer stein collections.
She has a collection of antique steins displayed on her shelves.
In the context of brewing, a stein can also refer to a specific capacity or measurement unit.
The bartender filled my stein to the brim with the finest lager.
Etymology
German 'Stein', meaning 'stone' or 'rock', referring to the material traditionally used for these mugs.
Common Phrases and Expressions
stein holding:
The act of raising a stein to drink, often seen in celebrations.
fill the stein:
To pour a beverage, usually beer, into a stein.
toast with a stein:
To make a toast while holding a stein.
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Slang Meanings
A stein filled with beer.
Let's get a round of steins!
Colloquially used to refer to a beer-drinking session.
We had a stein fest last night.