Definition of "pint" []

• 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). (noun)
• 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). (noun)
• 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. (noun)
• A container with a pint capacity. (noun)
• The amount of a substance that can be held in such a container. (noun)

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• "The prices are remarkably moderate in most of these places; the charge is no more than three-halfpence for half a pint of coffee, or _threepence for a whole pint_."
• "I'll be the first to say that a "pint" is the best measure for any good draft of beer."
• "I can also freeze liquids in pint or quart canning jars with the use of the special lid accessory, and then store them in the freezer as well."