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

Even beyond session IPAs, lower-alcohol brews across styles – gose, Helles lager, Kölsch, saison, and pilsner – are increasingly visible, available and popular in both pint and print, which is just another way of saying that, now more than ever, you can readily find a low-alcohol or nonalcoholic brew in your glass or on your screen.

From Salon

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

From Science Daily

In the sports-stadium context, the M’s Value Beers program hits it out of the park for, well, value: 10 different beers, from High Life to Deschutes Fresh Haze to pFriem pilsner, priced from $4.50 to $6.50 per can, with Topo Chico Ranch Water also available for $6.50.

From Seattle Times

But with more than 9,500 breweries across the United States, sampling every pilsner and lager is nearly impossible, and not all that palatable.

From New York Times

“Does the specific time I opened my door at well past midnight to a knock that turned out to be my drunk ski technician, only to have his tongue down my throat seconds later, help some database? What day was it? How many centimeters did his tongue go down? Did he taste like Pilsner or was it stout?”

From Seattle Times