pints
word · lemma: pint
Definition
A 'pint' is a unit for measuring liquids, especially beer or milk, mostly used in the UK and US. One pint equals about 473 ml (US) or 568 ml (UK).
Usage & Nuances
Mainly used for beer and milk in UK pubs and US recipes. Plural 'pints' often refers to more than one glass or container. Be aware of size differences between UK and US pints. Rare in everyday conversation outside these contexts.
Spanish: pintasPortuguese (BR): pintasPortuguese (PT): pintasChinese (Simplified): 品脱Chinese (Traditional): 品脫Hindi: पिंटArabic: باينتBengali: পাইন্টRussian: пинтаJapanese: パイントVietnamese: pintKorean: 파인트Turkish: pintUrdu: پائنٹIndonesian: pint
Example Sentences
We ordered two pints of beer at the pub.
basic
The recipe calls for three pints of milk.
basic
There are six pints in this container.
basic
They shared a few pints while catching up last night.
natural
Can you grab a couple of pints of ice cream on your way?
natural
After a long day, he enjoys a couple of cold pints with friends.
natural