B2nounfood
US/paɪnt/
UK/paɪnt/
a unit for measuring liquid: about 0.47 liters in the US, and about 0.57 liters in Britain
In context
I bought a pint of milk and a loaf of bread on my way home.
After work we went to the pub and each had a pint of beer.
The recipe needs a pint of cream, which is two cups.
Words that go with pint
noun + preposition
- a pint of milkShe poured a pint of milk into the pan.
- a pint of beerHe ordered a pint of beer and a sandwich.
- a pint of ice creamWe shared a pint of ice cream after dinner.
- half a pintHe only drank half a pint before leaving.
verb + noun
- buy a pintLet me buy you a pint.
- pour a pintThe bartender poured a pint slowly.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
two pints of milksCorrect: two pints of milk