noun
General Slang
schooner
SKOO-nər · noun · informal
A medium-large glass of beer.
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Definitions
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A glass of beer of a particular size (about 425ml in most states), larger than a middy.
“I'll have a schooner of the pale ale, thanks.”
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schooner In A Sentence
I'll have a schooner of the pale ale, thanks.
Origin & Usage
From the sailing ship; Australian beer-glass measure with regional sizes.
People Also Ask
What is a schooner in Australia?
It's a beer glass size, about 425ml in most states, larger than a middy but smaller than a pint.
How big is a schooner?
In most of Australia a schooner is around 425ml, though sizes vary a little by state.
Where does the word schooner come from?
The beer-glass name comes from the schooner sailing ship, and its exact size varies regionally across Australia.
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