stein

noun/staɪn/

Frequency rank: #6,464 most common English word

Meaning

A large earthenware or glass mug used for drinking beer, often with a lid.

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Example sentence

He ordered stein filled with cold beer at the German festival.

Synonyms & related words

  • mug
  • tankard
  • flagon

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