Word
pint
Meanings
a unit of liquid volume, used especially for drinks like beer or milk
the amount of liquid contained in a pint-sized container; a pint of a drink
Definition
A pint is a unit for measuring liquid, often used for drinks like milk or beer.
A pint is a measurement of liquid volume used mainly in the US and the UK. In the US, a pint is about 473 milliliters, while in the UK it is about 568 milliliters. People commonly use it when ordering beer or buying milk and other liquids.
Examples
- I ordered a pint with my dinner.
- She bought a pint of strawberries at the market.
- They shared a pint of ice cream after the movie.
- He poured a pint of milk into the bowl.
- You can get a pint at the pub around the corner.
Common mistake
Learners often assume a pint is the same size everywhere, but it is larger in the UK than in the US.
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