Definition of "pilsner" []

• A light, golden lager having a strong flavor of hops. (noun)
• A tall, thin, footed beer glass. (noun)

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• "The word pilsner (type of the beer) is coming from the Czech city Pilsen (Plzeň in Czech)."
• "A pilsner is a beer known for being a light, refreshing, soft, subtle beer."
• "They spiked their near beer with hard liquor in a cocktail dubbed "pilsner" with a wink."