goblet

noun

Definition of gobletnext
as in glass
a container used for drinking liquids that has a round bowl on top of a stem attached to a flat base The water was served in fancy crystal goblets.

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Recent Examples of goblet That collection includes serving trays, platters, linens, vases, and wine goblets with pops of blues and yellows for a coastal vibe. — Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 3 July 2026 The first is designed with standard drinks in mind, while the second one is made specifically for wine goblets. — Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 June 2026 This house specialty is a whopper of a drink and comes in a goblet filled with the family’s secret blend, which is heavy on Clamato mix. — Richard Guzman, Daily News, 24 June 2026 Inspired by Greek mythology and other schools of mysticism, Hecate is a candlelit space meant to savor high-concept, theatrical cocktails that arrive in eccentric goblets and bowls. — Tanya Edwards, Bon Appetit Magazine, 8 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for goblet
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  1. glass
  2. cup
Noun
  • The Public Defender's Office said Govindbhai, without double-checking the plate numbers, walked to the driver's side door and struck the window with his baton four times, smashing the glass.
    — Jose Fabian, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026
  • When the smoke cleared on October 4, 2024, Beloozerov’s body lay splayed out on the pavement amid shards of glass from his car window.
    — Isabelle Chapman, CNN Money, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of glass
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  • For larger sections of tile, mix 1 cup baking soda with 1/2 cup hydrogen peroxide into a paste.
    — BestReviews, Mercury News, 14 Aug. 2026
  • The captain’s chairs are heated, feature LATCH and top-tether anchors, have individual arm rests that fold flush into the seat edge, and have built-in cup holders that flip down from the seat’s inside edge.
    — Joel Feder, The Drive, 13 Aug. 2026
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