English Explanatory Dictionary

Guinness

English dictionary entry

Meanings

name
  1. A surname from Irish.
  2. A brand of dark stout beer from Ireland, one of the most widely recognised brands of beer in the world, named for Arthur Guinness who first brewed it.
  3. Guinness World Records.
noun
  1. A serving of the beverage.

Pronunciation

/ˈɡɪnɪs/

Word forms

Guinness Guinnesses

Etymology

An Anglicization of an Irish patronymic surname based on Angus.

Synonyms

Liffey water vitamin G
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