pint

Definition

• n. a British imperial capacity measure (liquid or dry) equal to 4 gills or 568.26 cubic centimeters
• n. a United States dry unit equal to 0.5 quart or 33.6 cubic inches
• n. a United States liquid unit equal to 16 fluid ounces; two pints equal one quart

Word forms

Plural

pints

Example sentences

1. n.

   I ordered a pint of beer at the pub.

2. n.

   The doctor said I need to lose two pints of weight for my health.