Definitions for Guinness
ˈgɪn ɪsGuin·ness

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1. Guinness, Alec Guinness, Sir Alec Guinness(noun)

   English stage and screen actor noted for versatility (1914-2000)

2. Guinness(noun)

   a kind of bitter stout

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1. Guinness(ProperNoun)

   , an Anglicization of an patronymic surname based on Angus.

2. Guinness(ProperNoun)

   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(ProperNoun)

   A serving of the beverage.

   Three Guinnesses please, barman.

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1. Guinness

   Guinness is a popular Irish dry stout that originated in the brewery of Arthur Guinness at St. James's Gate, Dublin. Guinness is one of the most successful beer brands worldwide. It is brewed in almost 60 countries and is available in over 100. 850 million litres are sold annually. A feature of the product is the burnt flavour that is derived from roasted unmalted barley, although this is a relatively modern development, not becoming part of the grist until the mid-20th century. For many years a portion of aged brew was blended with freshly brewed beer to give a sharp lactic flavour. Although the Guinness palate still features a characteristic "tang", the company has refused to confirm whether this type of blending still occurs. The draught beer's thick, creamy head comes from mixing the beer with nitrogen when poured. It is popular with Irish people both in Ireland and abroad, and, in spite of a decline in consumption since 2001, is still the best-selling alcoholic drink in Ireland where Guinness & Co. makes almost €2 billion annually. The company has had its headquarters in London from 1932 onwards. It merged with Grand Metropolitan plc in 1997, and is now part of the British based multinational alcohol conglomerate Diageo.

How to pronounce Guinness?

1. 

   Alex

   US English

   

   Daniel

   British

   

   Karen

   Australian

   

   Veena

   Indian

How to say Guinness in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of Guinness in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of Guinness in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

Examples of Guinness in a Sentence

1. Charlie Bamforth:

   We showed that Guinness contained the most folate of the imported beers we analyzed.

2. Jack McGarry:

   When I'm back in Belfast, i like to go for a good pint of Guinness or a small whiskey.

3. Karl Siebert:

   In Britain, they have it in the culture that drinking Guinness is good for nursing mothers.

4. Mark Hamill:

   The idea of Alec Guinness being the real villain, I thought, ‘wow, what a spectacular twist’.

5. Karl Siebert:

   After you get a freshly poured Guinness, you can make a face in the foam, and by the time you finish drinking it, the face is still there.

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