stein

¹

[ stahyn ]

noun

1. a mug, usually earthenware, especially for beer.
2. the quantity of beer or other liquid contained in a stein.

Stein

²

[ stahyn shtahyn ]

noun

1. Gertrude, 1874–1946, U.S. author in France.
2. Hein·rich Frie·drich Karl [hahyn, -, r, i, kh, , free, -d, r, i, kh, kah, r, l], Baron vom und zum [fawm , oo, nt ts, oo, m], 1757–1831, German statesman.
3. William Howard, 1911–80, U.S. biochemist: Nobel Prize in chemistry 1972.

stein

¹

/ staɪn /

noun

1. an earthenware beer mug, esp of a German design
2. the quantity contained in such a mug

Stein

²

noun

1. staɪn SteinGertrude18741946FUSWRITING: writer Gertrude. 1874–1946, US writer, resident in Paris (1903–1946). Her works include Three Lives (1908) and The Autobiography of Alice B. Toklas (1933)
2. ʃtain SteinHeinrich Friedrich Carl, Baron17571831MPrussianPOLITICS: statesman Heinrich Friedrich Carl (ˈhainrɪç ˈfriːdrɪç karl), Baron Stein. 1757–1831, Prussian statesman, who contributed greatly to the modernization of Prussia and played a major role in the European coalition against Napoleon (1813–15)
3. stiːn SteinJock19221985MScottishSPORT AND GAMES: footballerSPORT AND GAMES: football manager Jock, real name John. 1922–85, Scottish footballer and manager: managed Celtic (1965–78) and Scotland (1978–85)

Word History and Origins

Origin of stein¹

1900–05; < German: literally, stone

Word History and Origins

Origin of stein¹

German, literally: stone

Example Sentences

Democrat Josh Stein has bested scandal-plagued Republican Mark Robinson to become the next governor of North Carolina, according to a call from the Associated Press.

From Salon

He now plans to vote for the Green Party's Jill Stein.

From BBC

Away from the presidential contest, there's been huge interest in the state governor contest that pits state Attorney General Josh Stein against Trump-backed candidate Mark Robinson, whose campaign has been hit by scandals.

From BBC

But sitting out this election — or, worse, casting a ballot for a third-party candidate such as the Green Party’s Jill Stein — will do nothing but help former President Trump retake the White House.

From Los Angeles Times

Dr Stein says cults, including the Federal Postal Court, attempt to isolate members from their loved ones.

From BBC

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