pint - use in sentences

Preposition: of

  • lager: One unit is about half a pint of normal strength lager or cider, or a single measure of vodka.
  • beer: A unit is half a pint of standard strength beer, lager or cider, or a pub measure of spirit.
  • ale: He likes going out for his pint of ale, Steve is an old drinking buddy of his.
  • cider: Beside, where else could you eat half a cow and down six pints of cider all as part of a new healthier lifestyle?
  • milk: A helping includes a quarter pint of milk or a pot of yogurt.
  • maggot: During the three day session Les got through 11 pints of maggots as well as corn and hemp.

Converse of object

  • sup: We received a very warm welcome here before sitting in the peaceful sheltered garden while Charles supped a pint of Marston Pedigree.
  • sip: In the South East you'll find the perfect environment to sip a pint or indulge in a cream tea.

Adjective modifier

  • well-earned: Discover the true taste of Kentish beer on a tour around Shepherd Neame's Brewery - relaxing with a few well-earned pints afterward!
  • 1: Mix both extracts, pour into a clean pan, reduce by boiling until juice measures 1½ pints.
  • swift: Last chance saloon A swift pint, then back into detox.

Modifies a noun

  • tankard: There will be prizes of pint tankards for the winners!
  • pitcher: Cocktail jugs £ 3.50, 2 pint pitchers £ 3.50, 4 pint pitchers £ 7.00.
  • jug: Filter coffee machines usually use a three pint jug.

Noun used with modifier

  • celebratory: After a few hours sleep we pottered up the river to have a celebratory pint at the ' Butt and Oyster ' .
  • lunchtime: Was a very pleasant summer's Sunday lunchtime pint.

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