stein

noun

Definition of steinnext
as in tankard

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Recent Examples of stein There are the burgers, wings, tacos and nachos along with craft and mock cocktails, wine and of course beers, which are available in 40-ounce steins. — Cheryl V. Jackson, The Indianapolis Star, 9 Dec. 2024 The Legend of Zelda Premium Collector's Box includes a satin varsity jacket, a mini-backpack, an LED light, a drink stein, socks, and a snapback hat, all for just $45.99 or less during the holiday sales. — Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024 Every time the Brewers hit a home run or won a game, Bernie Brewer would slide out of his chalet and into a 21-foot-tall stein of beer. — Maia Pandey, Journal Sentinel, 11 Nov. 2024 In 1993, however, Brewers fans voted by a landslide to bring it all back — Bernie, the chalet, the giant stein and the slide. — Maia Pandey, Journal Sentinel, 11 Nov. 2024 See All Example Sentences for stein
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stein
  1. tankard
  2. beaker
  3. cup
  4. goblet
Noun
  • Force Ghosts • Raise a tankard of Weequay Pirate Brew to Michael Abels, The Acolyte’s composer.
    — Noel Murray, Vulture, 5 June 2024
  • Old New York money probably chased a tankard from around 1710 that belonged to Henry Beekman, whose grandson, Robert Livingston, signed the Declaration of Independence.
    — Brian T. Allen, National Review, 27 Jan. 2024
Definition of tankard
Noun
  • The colorful wheely case opens up to reveal test tubes, a beaker, safety goggles, a working scale, and other tools.
    — Cheryl Fenton, Parents, 5 Dec. 2024
  • This science travel lab, available at Walmart, includes the lab case, goggles, one beaker, one flask, three test tubes, a removable ruler, a working scale, an eye dropper, a funnel, a double-sided measuring spoon, six experiment cards and three sticker sheets.
    — Nora Colomer, Fox News, 3 Dec. 2024
Definition of beaker
Noun
  • Drink coffee: Research suggests regular coffee consumption—about 2-3 cups daily—may help protect against liver fibrosis and cirrhosis by reducing inflammation.
    — Lindsay Curtis, Health, 8 Apr. 2025
  • Add 2 cups water and a generous pinch or two of salt; bring to a boil.
    — Kelly Brant, Arkansas Online, 8 Apr. 2025
Definition of cup
Noun
  • For those who enjoy libations from goblets or glasses, the rowdy evening that ensues should sound familiar.
    — Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 1 Apr. 2025
  • The women start to squirm when Silky Johnson (Dave Chappelle) comes out in a mink coat holding a golden goblet.
    — Lynette Rice, Deadline, 18 Jan. 2025
Definition of goblet

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“Stein.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stein. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.

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