Pilsner

or pil·sner

[ pilz-ner, pils- ]

noun

1. a pale, light lager beer.
2. any lager beer of high quality.
3. Also called pil·sner glass. a tall glass that is tapered to a short stem at the bottom, used especially for beer.

Pilsner

/ ˈpɪlznə /

noun

1. a type of pale beer with a strong flavour of hops

Word History and Origins

Origin of Pilsner¹

First recorded in 1875–80; from German Pilsener literally, “of Pilsen ”; -er ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of Pilsner¹

named after Pilsen , where it was originally brewed

Example Sentences

"I hope these findings promote an appreciation of male health on their offspring's development," said Pilsner.

From Science Daily

They will also test Hana, which was originally grown in Czech Moravia and was used to make the first blond Pilsner lager in 1842.

From BBC

Moira: On the drinks front, I wish I could tell you how my can of Fremont Golden Pilsner beer tasted, but when I realized that it cost $15, I passed out.

From Seattle Times

Pilsner Urquell, which is said to be the original pilsner from Pilsen, is a great drink, so long as you get it from a source that stores them scrupulously and guards their freshness.

From New York Times

There are four glasses from Bohemia, the best a stocky, fat-bottomed mug from Pilsner Urquell that epitomizes the quality and easygoing conviviality of Czech beer culture.

From Washington Post