pint

Meanings

• noun

  A unit of liquid capacity equal to two quarts or one-eighth of a gallon.

  - "He drank a pint of water."
  - "The beer came in pints."

• verb

  To measure or pour out (a liquid) in a pint.

  - "Please pint the beer into the glasses."
  - "Can you pint the milk into the jug?"

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Pronunciation

1. /paɪnt/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with pint
dime , crime , prime , mime

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Variants

List of all variants of pint that leads to same result
pint , pints , pint-size , pint-sized , half-pint , half-pints

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Etymology

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Old English pencet, from penne 'container' + cet 'vessel'.

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Trivia

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1. A pint is approximately 0.473 liters.

2. The term 'pint' is also used in the context of painting, referring to a unit of paint measurement.

3. In the UK, a pint of beer is served in a pint glass, which holds exactly one pint.

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Related Concepts

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1. quart: A unit of liquid capacity equal to two pints.

2. gallon: A unit of liquid capacity equal to four quarts or sixteen pints.

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Culture

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The pint is a common unit of measurement for liquids, particularly in the UK and other English-speaking countries. It has been used in various expressions, such as 'a pint of blood' to refer to a significant amount, and 'a pint of milk' as a daily requirement for children.

How to Memorize "pint"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a pint-sized container, like a small jug or a beer glass.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'pint' with the image of a full glass or container of your favorite beverage.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the phrase 'Pints and Quarts' to remember that a quart is two pints.

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