pilsner
UK[ˈpɪlznə]US[ˈpɪlznər]
n
a type of pale lager with a strong hop flavor, originally brewed in the city of pilsen.
n
a tall, slender glass used for serving this type of beer.
Etymology
the word pilsner is a german adaptation of the name of the city pilsen (czech: plzeň), located in what is now the czech republic. it entered english in the late 19th century as a borrowing from german pilsner bier, meaning "beer from pilsen." the term specifically denotes the pale, hoppy lager first brewed there in 1842, which set the standard for the style. its journey from a simple geographical descriptor to a globally recognized category of beer exemplifies how place names can become generic trademarks through cultural and commercial influence.
Analysis
this is a toponym, a word derived from a place name. it is not productively formed from combinable morphemes in english.
Examples
he ordered a crisp, cold pilsner to go with his meal.
the brewery is famous for its authentic pilsner, following the original recipe.
she filled the tall pilsner with the golden beer, creating a perfect head of foam.