pint

noun \ˈpīnt\

: a unit for measuring liquids that is equal to 0.473 liters

: a unit for measuring liquids that is equal to 0.568 liters

: a container that holds a pint of something

Full Definition of PINT

— see weight table

: a pint pot or vessel

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Origin of PINT

Middle English pinte, from Middle French, probably from Vulgar Latin *pincta, feminine of pinctus, past participle of Latin pingere to paint; from the use of a painted mark on a container to show its capacity — more at paint

First Known Use: 14th century

Other Weights and Measures Terms

avoirdupois weight, calorie, denier, kip, pace, twain

PINT Defined for Kids

pint

noun \ˈpīnt\

Definition of PINT for Kids

: a unit of liquid capacity equal to one half quart or 16 ounces (about .47 liter)

Medical Dictionary

pint

noun \ˈpīnt\

Medical Definition of PINT

: any of various measures of liquid capacity equal to one-half quart: as a : a United States measure equal to 16 fluid ounces, 473.176 milliliters, or 28.875 cubic inches b : a British measure equal to 20 fluid ounces, 568.26 milliliters, or 34.678 cubic inches