noun
stein
styn
noun
1
A large mug, typically made of ceramic or glass, used for drinking beer.
"He raised his stein and toasted the team."
"The pub sold souvenir steins decorated with the city crest."
name
1
A surname of German origin, literally meaning "stone."
"The letter was addressed to a Mr. Stein."
How to Use Stein
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA hefty beer mug, often with a hinged lid, closely associated with German beer halls.
Word Forms
steins plural, Steins plural
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Etymology
From German Stein, "stone" — likely a shortening of Steinkrug, "stone jug," describing the material the mug was originally made from.