pint

noun

ˈpīnt 

1

: a unit of capacity equal to ¹/₂ quart see Weights and Measures Table

2

: a pint pot or vessel

Examples of pint in a Sentence

The ice cream comes in pints.

I'd like another pint, please.

We'll all go for a pint after work.

Recent Examples on the Web

Followed by a pint of cream ale laced with vanilla or a blueberry and ginger cider? —Caitlin Morton, AFAR Media, 27 Jan. 2025

In addition, pints will be sold at select Kroger stores throughout Cincinnati; Columbus, Ohio; Indianapolis; and Louisville, Ky., as well as online at Graeters.com for nationwide shipping starting Jan. 24. —Erin Clack, People.com, 25 Jan. 2025

Blue Bell’s new Strawberry Toaster Pastry ice cream is available now in the pint size in stores for a limited time. —Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 23 Jan. 2025

Speaking of snow: The Eagles sold pints of the precipitation left on the turf after Sunday’s playoff win over the Rams for $50 a pop. —Chris Branch, The Athletic, 23 Jan. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Middle English pinte, from Middle French, probably from Vulgar Latin *pincta, feminine of pinctus, past participle of Latin pingere to paint; from the use of a painted mark on a container to show its capacity — more at paint

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing pint

• half-pint
• pint-size
• pint-sized

Kids Definition

pint

noun

ˈpīnt 

1

: a unit of capacity equal to ½ quart see measure

2

: a pint container

Medical Definition

pint

noun

ˈpīnt 

: any of various measures of liquid capacity equal to one-half quart: as

a

: a United States measure equal to 16 fluid ounces, 473.176 milliliters, or 28.875 cubic inches

b

: a British measure equal to 20 fluid ounces, 568.26 milliliters, or 34.678 cubic inches