prost

Stein-raising exclamation

Prost is a German drinking toast, equivalent to "cheers" in English.

It's used when clinking glasses before drinking, typically beer: Prost! To your health!

The word appears in English contexts at German-themed events, Oktoberfest celebrations, or when drinking German beer.

drinking

beer

Fermented grain drink

  • aleWarm-fermented malt drink
  • lagerCold-conditioned beer
  • pilsnerCrisp, golden Czech-style brew

stein · draft · tap · keg · brewery · pub · bartender · gulp · sip · quaff

toast

cheers

Casual toast or farewell

l'chaim · clink · raise · glasses · celebration · well-wishing · conviviality · camaraderie · merriment · revelry

German

Oktoberfest

Massive Bavarian brewing celebration

Bratwurst · Sauerkraut · stein · beer hall · tradition · folklore

Opposites
celebration vs abstention

prosttemperance

Habitual moderation in behavior

abstinence · sobriety · teetotalism · prohibition · no thanks

Phrases
Family

prostrate, prostration, prostitute, prostitution, prostate

Familiarity
Top 1,000,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G