pilsner

noun

pil·​sner ˈpil-snər How to pronounce pilsner (audio)
ˈpilz-nər,
ˈpil-zə-nər How to pronounce pilsner (audio)
variants or pilsener
plural pilsners or pilseners
1
: a lager with a strong flavor of hops
2
: a tall slender footed glass for beer

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Today, across the globe, many smaller craft breweries are reengaging with traditional lager and pilsner styles, as well as recreating and reimagining the popular lagers that have long been brewed in their countries. Erik Ofgang, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025 Oysters with a Crisp Pilsner – The clean, bready notes of a pilsner enhance the briny, delicate flavors of fresh oysters. Noel Burgess, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2025 Pair them with a pilsner from Alameda Island Brewing ($11). Jason Mastrodonato, The Mercury News, 10 Feb. 2025 Maine Beer Company Maine Beer Company does more than IPAs and pilsners. Eliseé Browchuk, Vogue, 3 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for pilsner

Word History

Etymology

German, literally, of Pilsen (Plzeň), city in the Czech Republic

First Known Use

1868, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of pilsner was in 1868

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“Pilsner.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pilsner. Accessed 10 Mar. 2025.

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