Meaning & Definition of Stein in English

Detailed Definitions

• Definition: A large beer mug, often made of stoneware, characterized by a handle and sometimes a lid.

  Example Sentence: He filled his stein to the brim with frothy beer.

• Definition: Originally a German term referring to a stone or ceramic beer mug.

  Example Sentence: They toasted with their traditional German steins at the festival.

Etymology

Origin: German 'Stein', meaning 'stone' or 'rock', referring to the material traditionally used for these mugs.

Synonyms

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.

Translations

• Spanish: cerveza en jarra

• French: chope

• German: Stein

• Russian: пивная кружка

Related Words

• tankard: A tall, one-hand drinking vessel.

• mug: A large cup typically used for drinking, especially coffee or tea.

• chalice: A large cup or goblet, typically used in religious contexts.

Slang Meanings of stein

• Meaning: A stein filled with beer.

  Example Sentence: Let's get a round of steins!

• Meaning: Colloquially used to refer to a beer-drinking session.

  Example Sentence: We had a stein fest last night.