Synonyms for

Pint

Verb / paɪnt / Another word for pint — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a unit of liquid or dry capacity equal to one-eighth of a gallon, in the US equal to 0.473 liters and in Britain equal to 0.568 liters

Synonyms & similar words

drypint half-liter glass jug mug tankard flagon steer measure cup vessel container barrel canister drum keg bucket pot pitcher jar bottle

Synonyms by register

Formal

measure unit volume

Informal

glass mug schooner

Literary

draught quaff

Antonyms

gallon quart liter barrel decaliter hectoliter

Common collocations

  • pint of beer
  • pint of milk
  • pint glass
  • pint bottle
  • pint pot
  • pint measure
  • half a pint

Word family

noun pint

Usage note

A pint is a unit of volume, commonly used for liquids like beer and milk. In the US, a pint is smaller than a UK pint.

Example sentences

  1. I bought a pint of strawberries at the farmer's market.
  2. The bartender poured me a pint of beer.
  3. She measured a pint of flour for the recipe.
  4. He ordered a pint of milk with his breakfast.
  5. The recipe calls for a pint of heavy cream.

Quotes

  • A pint of sweat, saves a gallon of blood.
  • A pint of example is worth a gallon of advice.
  • A pint can't hold a quart - if it holds a pint it is doing all that can be expected of it.

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