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cut glass
noun
: glass ornamented with patterns cut into its surface by an abrasive wheel and polished
Examples of cut glass in a Sentence
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Beyond fashion, there are antiques, cut glass figurines, jewelry, and trinkets galore.
—Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 22 Apr. 2024
Elegant cut glass in front of a glass tile back splash amplifies the sparkle, creating a multidimensional glass effect.
—Maggie Gillette, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Dec. 2023
These clear diamond cut glasses are perfect for sampling a series of premium spirits or creating your own whisky flights.
—Megan Boettcher, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Dec. 2023
Angie founded McCurtain Mosaics, working with cut glass.
—Paige Williams, The New Yorker, 24 July 2023
The chair is made out of oak and was originally completely covered in gilding, paint, and cut glass.
—Norman Vanamee, Town & Country, 7 May 2023
In her ninth decade, Jackson remains a formidable presence—slim, straight, steely-eyed, with a sonorous voice that could cut glass.
—Adam Green, Vogue, 15 June 2023
Their collecting odyssey began with a strong affinity for the American brilliant cut glass, also known as hand-cut crystal, produced from 1876 to roughly 1920.
—Isiah Magsino, Town & Country, 27 May 2023
Little cut glass jars with wooden lids sparkle under the dim lights as bartenders spoon jam into shakers to make the cobbler cocktails.
—Tirion Morris, The Arizona Republic, 21 Aug. 2021
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Word History
First Known Use
1761, in the meaning defined above
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“Cut glass.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cut%20glass. Accessed 17 Jun. 2024.
Kids Definition
cut glass
noun
: glass ornamented by cutting and polishing
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