a unit of liquid or dry capacity equal to one half of a quart, a container or its contents of a pint

pint-sized, a pint of no return, pint of blood

Formal and Informal Expressions of pint

In different contexts, you can replace 'pint' with suitable alternatives. In a more formal setting, 'half-quart, measure' is apt. In informal speech or writing, 'glass, cup' is a commonplace synonym.

pint: Explore its Definition & Usage

pint Definition

1a unit of liquid or dry capacity equal to one half of a quart
2a container or its contents of a pint

Using pint: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "pint" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

Example
I'll have a pint of beer, please.
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A pint of strawberries costs $5 at the farmer's market.
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The recipe calls for two pints of milk.
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He drank a pint of water after his workout.

pint Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for pint

measure
half-quart
16-ounce glass

Phrases with pint

pint-sized
very small in size
Example
The little girl was pint-sized compared to her classmates.
a pint of no return
a point of no return, but with a humorous reference to the unit of measurement
Example
Once you eat that last slice of cake, you've reached the pint of no return.
pint of blood
a donation of one pint of blood, typically given to a blood bank or hospital
Example
I try to donate a pint of blood every three months.

Origins of pint

from Old French 'pinte', from Medieval Latin 'pincta', meaning 'painted' (referring to marks on a container indicating its capacity)

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Summary: pint in Brief

A 'pint' [paɪnt] is a unit of liquid or dry capacity equal to one half of a quart. It can also refer to a container or its contents of a pint. Examples include 'I'll have a pint of beer, please.' and 'The recipe calls for two pints of milk.' 'Pint' extends into phrases like 'pint-sized,' denoting something very small, and 'a pint of no return,' humorously referencing a point of no return.