Synonyms for stein


Grammar : Noun
Spell : stahyn
Phonetic Transcription : staɪn

Top 10 synonyms for stein Other synonyms for the word stein

Définition of stein

Origin :
  • 1855, from German Stein, shortened form of Steinkrug "stone jug," from Stein "stone" (see stone (n.)) + Krug "jug, jar."
  • As in beaker : noun cup
  • As in flagon : noun mug
  • As in tankard : noun mug
  • As in container : noun holder for physical object
  • As in cup : noun container for drinking
Example sentences :
  • "Better at tree months,—we can always renew," said Stein, calmly.
  • Extract from : « Davenport Dunn, Volume 2 (of 2) » by Charles James Lever
  • I tried to do my duty by Stein, but I had also other matters to think of.
  • Extract from : « Lord Jim » by Joseph Conrad
  • Said he was sure Mr. Stein did not mean him to keep me for nothing.
  • Extract from : « Lord Jim » by Joseph Conrad
  • A present from Stein, it seems—in exchange for that ring, you know.
  • Extract from : « Lord Jim » by Joseph Conrad
  • In this he was actuated by a sense of duty; he had to look after Stein's business, he said.
  • Extract from : « Lord Jim » by Joseph Conrad
  • What did Mr. Stein mean sending a boy like that to talk big to an old servant?
  • Extract from : « Lord Jim » by Joseph Conrad
  • "But I don't think he will go away from the place," remarked Stein.
  • Extract from : « Lord Jim » by Joseph Conrad
  • Moreover, he returned and set the stein down beside his plate.
  • Extract from : « The Lure of the Mask » by Harold MacGrath
  • Stein is by no means free from errors, and some surprising omissions.
  • Extract from : « A Book for All Readers » by Ainsworth Rand Spofford
  • Stein was the chief leader of Prussia from the Frederician into the modern era.
  • Extract from : « The New Society » by Walther Rathenau
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