pint

(pīnt)

1. Abbr. pt. or p.
   a. A unit of volume or capacity in the U.S. Customary System, used in liquid measure, equal to ¹/₈ gallon or 16 ounces (0.473 liter).
   b. A unit of volume or capacity in the U.S. Customary System, used in dry measure, equal to ¹/₁₆ peck or ¹/₂ quart (0.551 liter).
   c. A unit of volume or capacity in the British Imperial System, used in dry and liquid measure, equal to 0.568 liter. See Table at measurement.
2. a. A container with a pint capacity.
   b. The amount of a substance that can be held in such a container.