How to Use pint-size in a Sentence

pint-size

adjective
Definition of pint-sizenext
Synonyms for pint-sizenext
  • There’ll be a little dogs race at 6 p.m. and pint-size luchador wrestling from 7 to 9 p.m., plus Tex-Mex food trucks.
    — Norma Cavazos, Dallas News, 4 May 2023
  • This pint-size fridge can keep drinks, food, and skincare products cool while adding a nice touch to their space.
    — Kelsey Hurwitz, Woman's Day, 15 Feb. 2023
  • Drain well, and transfer to a pint-size (16-ounce) glass or heatproof jar with a tight-fitting lid.
    — Melissa Gray, Southern Living, 18 Sep. 2023
  • But more recent work shows the pint-size predator could generate lift, the key to flight.
    — science.org, 3 July 2024
  • Here, Richard Donner uses a pint-size spawn of the devil to elicit his screams.
    — Deanna Janes, Harper's BAZAAR, 28 Aug. 2023
  • But first, use this handy round-up of 40 of the smallest dogs to figure out which forever pint-size pup is right for you.
    — Country Living, 1 May 2023
  • Because this fresh berry pie recipe is made in pint-size portions, the cute desserts can be on your table in less than an hour.
    — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 May 2024
  • The mix of lush garland, pint-size tree, and bunch of leafy greens is idyllic without being overdone.
    — Kelsey Mulvey, ELLE Decor, 29 Aug. 2023
  • This pint-size Southern farmhouse features a breezy front porch just big enough for a cafe table.
    — Grace Haynes, Southern Living, 6 Dec. 2023
  • Kop wondered whether there might be more to the pint-size wrecking ball that landed in her father’s bedroom.
    — Daniel Wu, Washington Post, 12 May 2023
  • In fact, you might be surprised by the myriad methods out there to make even the most pint-size of cooking areas look and feel grand.
    — Anna Fixsen, ELLE Decor, 7 Mar. 2023
  • Kudos to the chef for creating a better style of Lunchables for pint-size customers.
    — Tom Sietsema, Washington Post, 2 June 2023
  • This pint-size smart home camera fits in the palm of your hand and can be used indoors or out, thanks to IP66 weatherproofing rating.
    — Jennifer Pattison Tuohy, The Verge, 1 Nov. 2023
  • The pint-size music mecca of Denton is getting a big-time national boost this week.
    — Thor Christensen, Dallas News, 4 Apr. 2023
  • When your paring knife needs a quick tune-up, grab this pint-size manual sharpener.
    — Bradley Ford, Popular Mechanics, 24 May 2023
  • Spoon peaches into pint-size or quart-size freezer containers leaving ½-inch headspace for pints and 1-inch headspace for quarts.
    — Wini Moranville, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 May 2023
  • This pint-size insect can cause king-size problems for ash trees, which represent 15% of Littleton's trees.
    — Li Cohen, CBS News, 12 July 2023
  • Now’s not the time to make changes to your setup. Maintain a comfortable hand placement: Long-armed lineman might use a wider grip, while a pint-size punter might prefers a narrower grip.
    — Jeff Tomko, Men's Health, 3 Mar. 2023
  • The views reach into the tens of millions, with users commenting eagerly for the next video and seemingly forming attachments to the pint-size creators.
    — Fortesa Latifi, Washington Post, 11 July 2023
  • Chatters Who Have Been There weighed in with great suggestions for easing pint-size diners into restaurants.
    — Tom Sietsema, Washington Post, 12 Mar. 2024
  • Wong has been readying the space for more than two years, flipping a former storage unit and salon into a commercial bakery with a pint-size retail counter.
    — Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 29 Dec. 2023
  • These pint-size pieces of furniture offer the perfect spot for exploring arts and crafts, Play-Doh, or building blocks, not to mention making mealtime a blast.
    — Samantha McIntyre, Parents, 9 Mar. 2024
  • An interaction between Stallone and a pint-size fan has also gone viral.
    — Jessica Wang, EW.com, 4 Dec. 2023
  • There’s safety in that title now, a sense that the world’s best gymnasts are being respected and cared for as more than just replaceable pint-size powerhouses.
    — Candace Buckner, Washington Post, 31 July 2024
  • During the pandemic, the tiny dollhouses reemerged as pint-size places for a nostalgic escape in quarantine.
    — Lauren Vaccaro, Architectural Digest, 26 Sep. 2024
  • The difference in this pint-size math equation is an essential factor in food-waste management for families.
    — Alexandra Frost, The Atlantic, 24 Oct. 2023
  • Stepping just outside his pint-size studio, though, Díaz-Reixa’s own living space is ample and decidedly un-cavelike.
    — Paula Mejía, Billboard, 10 Oct. 2024
  • Simple, square, and powered by a pint-size engine, the original Panda—like those that followed it—was unpretentious and practical.
    — Brendan McAleer, Car and Driver, 19 Mar. 2023
  • Embarrassment mostly lurks silently; Ennui lounges on a couch looking at her phone; the pint-size Envy just ogles everything Riley sees with delight.
    — David Sims, The Atlantic, 13 June 2024
  • The pint-size percolator serves up handcrafted, small-batch, micro-roasted coffee, a full menu of espresso drinks, and an assortment of freshly baked cookies, muffins and other pastry to enjoy on the covered deck or on the go.
    — Andrea E. McHugh, BostonGlobe.com, 6 July 2023

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