Meaning of Pint | Babel Free

Definitions

1. A surname from Dutch.
2. A unit of volume, equivalent to:
   Commonwealth, UK
3. one eighth of a gallon, specifically:
   Commonwealth, UK
4. 20 fluid ounces, approximately 568 millilitres (an imperial pint).
   Commonwealth, UK
5. one half quart.
   US
6. 16 US fluid ounces [473 millilitres] for liquids (a US liquid pint) or
   US
7. approximately 33.6 cubic inches [550.6 cubic centimeters] for dry goods (a US dry pint).
   US
8. 1.696 liters.
9. 12 fluid ounces.
10. A pint of milk.
    British, metonymically
11. A glass of beer or cider, served by the pint.
    UK, metonymically

Equivalents

Examples

“The prices of the second class are given by the ounce; thus […] for a pint, of 12 ounces;”

“As a good illustration, this work shows that it is possible to fill 12-ounce pints for carry-out trade. This leads the ice cream manufacturers to feel that a large part of the trouble encountered comes from merchandising.”

“[…] a 12-ounce pint of laudanum every five days, or about 1,000 drops a day. The story of Coleridge's opium addiction is further confused by his habit of referring to laudanum as a stimulant.”

“... 12 - ounce pints of beer or ale may be substituted . Visitors under 16 cannot legally bring in tobacco . The liquor allowance does not apply to minors below the age limit prevailing in the province you are entering . Apart from these[…]”

“Forget quarts and 12-ounce "pints". Given the amounts of Pepsi and 7-up , 3.2 beer and California wine, tequila and sour mash we consume, it won't be long before we learn our capacities in this new language.”

“4 medium scoops coffee ice cream (about 1 pint/12 ounces/340 grams), softened until just melty at the edges”

“Please leave three pints tomorrow, milkman.”

“A couple of pints please, barman.”

“Finn: You must have a terrible thirst on you tonight. I've never seen a man drink two pints at the same time.”

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