Pilsner

American  

[pilz-ner, pils-] / ˈpɪlz nər, ˈpɪls- /

Also Pilsener or pilsner

noun

1. a pale, light lager beer.

2. any lager beer of high quality.

3. Also called pilsner glass.  a tall glass that is tapered to a short stem at the bottom, used especially for beer.

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Pilsner British  

/ ˈpɪlznə /

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of Pilsner

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

Example Sentences

Asahi Group also owns Fullers in the UK and global brands including Peroni, Pilsner Urquell and Grolsch.

From BBC • Oct. 6, 2025

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

From Science Daily • May 21, 2024

For the beer lover, Etsy seller Pretentious Beer Glass has on offer four hand-blown Pilsner glasses for $162.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 15, 2022

The program targets businesses in villages of less than 5,000 people where often pubs are one of the few places locals can socialise, Pilsner spokeswoman Petra Kubova said.

From Reuters • Jul. 1, 2022

This Pilsner motive runs through the book from cover to cover.

From A Book of Prefaces by Mencken, H. L. (Henry Louis)