How to Use pint in a Sentence

pint

noun
  • The ice cream comes in pints.
  • We'll all go for a pint after work.
  • I'd like another pint, please.
  • Fill a pint glass with ice to the top.
    — The New York Times News Service Syndicate, Denver Post, 28 Oct. 2025
  • Why buy one of these pint-sized dwellings?
    — Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 1 Feb. 2026
  • How much is a pint of breast milk ice cream?
    — Greta Cross, USA Today, 5 Aug. 2025
  • Here's where to pull up a stool for a pint and some fresh air.
    — Kate Bernot, Outside, 29 Aug. 2025
  • Who says power can't be pint-sized?
    — K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 9 June 2026
  • Here’s why this pint-sized pub is in demand.
    — Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 7 Mar. 2026
  • Rim a pint glass or mason jar with salt and fill it with ice.
    — Travel + Leisure, 3 Oct. 2020
  • Medicines could be made by the gallon, with dosages by the pint.
    — Olivia Campbell, Smithsonian Magazine, 1 Mar. 2021
  • The three of us claimed to be riders of pint-size show ponies.
    — Marc Myers, WSJ, 8 Sep. 2020
  • Because just one pint of blood can save as many as three lives.
    — Stephanie Stahl, CBS News, 3 Feb. 2026
  • Anyone can feel lucky with a pint of $2 beer.
    — Ella Gonzales march 9, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Mar. 2026
  • Not that Horan hates a creamy pint.
    — Lars Brandle, Billboard, 26 Mar. 2026
  • Each pint retails for around $5.
    — Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Feb. 2026
  • Trim carrots and place in a wide-mouthed glass pint jar with red chile.
    — Woman's Day Kitchen, Woman's Day, 20 May 2019
  • Now available in the pint and half gallon sizes.
    — Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Mar. 2026
  • That’s why this pint-size yet durable and heat-emitting fire pit is a good idea.
    — Lindsay Tigar, CNN Underscored, 2 Nov. 2020
  • The ice cream will be available in half-gallon and pint sizes.
    — San Antonio Express-News, 28 Jan. 2022
  • With a full dozen yolks and a pint of heavy cream, this nog is ultra rich and creamy.
    — Kelly Brant, Arkansas Online, 22 Dec. 2021
  • Hang on the wall and use as a pint-sized pantry or medicine cabinet.
    — Arricca Elin Sansone, Country Living, 19 Dec. 2022
  • Stock up on pints of this sorbet and keep it on hand in your freezer.
    — Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 17 June 2026
  • Amp up the gesture with a pint of their favorite ice cream to go with it.
    — Lauren Hubbard, Town & Country, 2 Feb. 2023
  • Belly up to the bar, order a pint, play a few notes, and sip away.
    — Marc Bona, cleveland, 1 Apr. 2021
  • Have a cold pint at 4 o’clock in a mostly empty bar.
    — Tres Dean, Vulture, 29 Aug. 2025
  • The most stressful thing was a pint-sized pooch yapping at the end of a leash.
    — BostonGlobe.com, 14 May 2021
  • These frozen dessert pints are 100% dairy-free, gluten-free, and plant-based.
    — Ashley Martens, redbookmag.com, 10 May 2023
  • For the children, there are trains that traverse the grounds and pint-sized rides.
    — Amy Nelson, Twin Cities, 10 Sep. 2019
  • Who doesn't have a few pints of ice cream in the freezer for when the craving strikes?
    — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 25 July 2023

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