guinness
Definition
- Proper noun:
- A brand of dark beer: "Guinness" is a specific brand of Irish dry stout, known for its dark color, creamy head, and distinctive bitter taste.
- A person's name: "Guinness" is a surname, most famously associated with Sir Alec Guinness, an acclaimed English actor.
Usage Examples
Proper noun (Brand):
- He ordered a pint of Guinness at the Irish pub.
- Guinness is brewed in Dublin, Ireland.
Proper noun (Person):
- Alec Guinness won an Academy Award for his role in "The Bridge on the River Kwai".
- The film featured the brilliant acting of Guinness.
Advanced Usage
- "Guinness World Records": The name of the reference book listing record-breaking achievements, originally conceived by the managing director of the Guinness Brewery.
- She earned a place in the Guinness World Records for the longest marathon reading.
Variants and Related Words
- Stout (n): A general category of dark, top-fermented beer. Guinness is a type of stout.
- Porters and stouts are both dark beers.
Synonyms
- Stout: A dark, rich beer (this is the category, not a synonym for the brand name).
- Actor, thespian: A performer in plays or films (synonyms related to the person, Alec Guinness).
Related Phrases
- "The Guinness is good for you": A historical advertising slogan for the beer.
- "Pint of plain": A colloquial Irish term for a pint of Guinness ("plain" referring to porter/stout).
Noun
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a kind of bitter stout
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English stage and screen actor noted for versatility (1914-2000)
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