stein
pronunciation
How to pronounce stein in British English:
UK [staɪn]
How to pronounce stein in American English:
US [staɪn]
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- Noun:
- a mug intended for serving beer
Word Origin
- stein (n.)
- earthenware mug, 1855, from German Stein, shortened form of Steinkrug "stone jug," from Stein "stone" (see stone (n.)) + Krug "jug, jar." Compare Old English stæne "pitcher, jug."
Example
- 1. But the case isn 't yet closed , stein says .
- 2. Dr stein 's study will attempt to find out more details about how the supplements work .
- 3. With names like draculaura and frankie stein , the dead tired line features each teenage monstress in sleepover garb .
- 4. With the advantage of hindsight , stein may seem priggish .
- 5. However , mr stein said this logic does not apply to households .