guinness

Everyday

1. (a name) Guinness is a famous dark Irish beer (a stout) made in Dublin since 1759; it is an alcoholic drink for adults. tree →
2. (a name) Guinness World Records is a book and organisation that checks and lists world records, like the tallest person or the fastest runner. tree →
3. (a name) Guinness is also an Irish family name, such as Arthur Guinness, who started the brewery. tree →

In the lessons

In everyday life children know Guinness mostly from the Guinness World Records book, which is full of amazing facts and records. In Ireland and the UK, a pint of Guinness is a well-known adult drink; children should not drink alcohol. Phrases: a Guinness world record, break a Guinness world record.

Examples

• I got the Guinness World Records book for my birthday. tree →
• She wants to set a Guinness world record for the longest hula-hoop spin. tree →
• The Guinness book lists the tallest man who ever lived. tree →
• Guinness is a dark beer from Dublin. tree →
• Grandad drinks a pint of Guinness on Sundays. tree →
• Arthur Guinness opened his brewery in Dublin in 1759. tree →

Note

It is a name, so it is written with a capital G and double n and double s: Guinness. It is not an ordinary English word. Do not confuse with «guineas» (old British coins) or «Guinea» (a country).