guinness

n. a famous brand of dark, heavy beer from Ireland.

n. a brand of Irish dry stout known for its dark colour and creamy head. Uncountable when referring to the brand or liquid in general.

“He ordered a pint of Guinness and waited for the foam to settle.”

“The brewery in Dublin has become a major tourist destination for those interested in the history of Guinness and its global distribution.”

n. one glass or serving of Guinness beer.

n. a single serving, typically a pint or a bottle, of Guinness stout. Countable in this context.

“The bartender poured three Guinnesses for the group at the corner table.”

“After a long day of hiking through the Irish countryside, the travellers stopped at a local pub for a couple of cold Guinnesses.”

n. a famous book or organisation that keeps track of world records.

n. a reference to Guinness World Records, the primary international authority on record-breaking achievements.

“He wanted to get into Guinness by building the world's tallest house of cards.”

“The committee spent months verifying the evidence before officially entering the achievement into the Guinness World Records.”