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stein

n. countable
C1 Advanced US //ˈstaɪn// UK //stˈaɪn// stein

n. a large mug used for drinking beer, often made of thick clay or stone. It usually has a handle and sometimes a metal lid on top.

n. a large, heavy mug, typically made of stoneware or glass, used primarily for serving beer. Often features a hinged lid and a capacity of approximately half a litre or more.


SIMPLE

He ordered a cold beer in a heavy stone stein.

CONTEXTUAL

The festival tent was filled with people lifting their heavy steins and singing traditional songs.

COMPLEX

Collectors often seek out antique ceramic steins decorated with intricate relief carvings and pewter lids, valuing them as much for their craftsmanship as for their utility.

Origin

Borrowed from German Stein. Doublet of Stone and Steen.

Usage

Refers specifically to the vessel itself; often associated with German culture and beer festivals.

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