1. a large beer mug, typically made of earthenware or pewter and often having a hinged lid

Examples

• He raised his stein in a toast to the newlyweds.
• The bartender filled the ceramic stein with fresh beer.
• She collected vintage steins from different German breweries.
• The festival featured traditional music and steins of local ale.
• His grandfather’s pewter stein sat proudly on the mantle.
• The waiter carried three heavy steins across the crowded tavern.