stein
/stain/
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Definition
- Noun:
- A beer mug, typically made of earthenware and often having a hinged lid: A "stein" is a traditional vessel for drinking beer, usually characterized by its substantial capacity, sturdy handle, and decorative elements. It is often associated with German beer culture.
- (Proper noun) Gertrude Stein: An experimental American writer who lived as an expatriate in Paris. This is a specific, capitalized reference to the historical figure.
Examples of Usage
- Noun (Beer Mug):
- Noun (Proper Name):
Advanced Usage
- "Stein" as a collectible: Refers to decorative or commemorative beer mugs, often hand-painted or featuring pewter lids, collected for their artistic or historical value.
Variants and Related Words
- Beer mug: A more general term for a large cup for beer, not necessarily earthenware or lidded.
- Tankard: A large drinking cup, similar to a stein, but traditionally made of pewter or silver and sometimes used for other beverages like ale.
Synonyms
- Tankard
- Beer glass (though this often implies a glass vessel without a lid)
Related Phrases
- To clink steins: To toast by touching beer mugs together.
Noun
- experimental expatriate United States writer (1874-1946)
- a mug intended for serving beer