stein

noun

ˈstīn How to pronounce stein (audio)
Synonyms of steinnext
: a large mug (as of earthenware) used especially for beer
also : the quantity of beer that a stein holds

Examples of stein in a Sentence

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Participate in the traditional beer mug-sliding contest and the stein-holding (Masskrugstemmen) competition. — Caroline Ritzie, Cincinnati Enquirer, 26 Aug. 2026 New additions this year in Aurora will include A Little Slice of Europe, featuring European cheeses; Biro Kurtos, serving chimney cakes; and Steincenter, offering a new selection of steins. — Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2026 Activities will include music and traditional folk tunes, dancing, sing-alongs, and fashion and stein-holding competitions. — Nathan Pilling july 29, Kansas City Star, 29 July 2026 Bratwurst and steins of beer accompanied the match at Bavarian Grill in Plano, Texas, a Dallas suburb, as Germany played Curaçao in Houston on June 14. — Jesus Jiménez, New York Times, 30 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for stein

Word History

Etymology

probably from German Steingut stoneware, from Stein stone + Gut goods

First Known Use

1855, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of stein was in 1855

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“Stein.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stein. Accessed 30 Aug. 2026.

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Kids Definition

stein

noun
ˈstīn How to pronounce stein (audio)
: a pottery mug for beer

Biographical Definition

Stein 1 of 2

biographical name (1)

ˈstīn How to pronounce Stein (audio)
Gertrude 1874–1946 American writer

Stein

2 of 2

biographical name (2)

ˈshtīn How to pronounce Stein (audio) ˈstīn How to pronounce Stein (audio)
(Heinrich Friedrich) Karl 1757–1831 Freiherr vom und zum Stein Prussian statesman

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