seidel

Thân thiện

He lifts the seidel to toast with his friends.

Definition

Noun: A seidel is a specific type of drinking glass, typically made of glass, designed for holding and serving beer. It is often characterized by a handle and a capacity larger than a standard beer glass or mug.

Usage

The word "seidel" is used to refer to the vessel itself. It is a somewhat specialized term, more common in historical contexts or in regions with German brewing traditions.

Examples

• Noun:
  • The bartender filled the heavy glass seidel with a dark lager.
  • He collected antique beer steins and seidels.
  • She lifted her seidel in a toast to the host.

Advanced Usage

• The term can sometimes be used metonymically to refer to the contents of the glass, though this is less common.
  • He drank his seidel too quickly.

Variants and Related Words

• Beer stein: A similar vessel, often made of stoneware or pewter, and frequently having a hinged lid.
• Beer mug: A more general term for a sturdy drinking vessel with a handle, typically for beer.
• Tankard: A large drinking cup, often made of silver or pewter, usually with a handle and sometimes a lid.

Synonyms

• Beer glass
• Beer mug
• Tankard (when referring to a large, handled drinking vessel)

Notes

• "Seidel" is a loanword from German. Its usage in English often retains a connotation of traditional German beer culture or historical drinking vessels.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a glass for beer