English · Word Candidate

pint

/paɪnt/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: pints

Sense 1

Meaning · English

A unit of volume, equivalent to: — one eighth of a gallon, specifically: — 20 fluid ounces, approximately 568 millilitres (an imperial pint).

NounRegister: UK

Examples

The 40-year-old [Mike Skinner] is happy to put his body on the line in other ways, swapping a mug of tea for a fan's double pint of lager and messily necking it in one.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

A unit of volume, equivalent to: — one eighth of a gallon, specifically: — one half quart. — 16 US fluid ounces [473 millilitres] for liquids (a US liquid pint) or

NounRegister: US

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “pint” mean?

A unit of volume, equivalent to: — one eighth of a gallon, specifically: — 20 fluid ounces, approximately 568 millilitres (an imperial pint).

Is “pint” formal or informal?

pint is generally UK.