vase

noun

US usually

ˈvās 

Canadian usually and US also

ˈvāz 

British usually, Canadian also, and US sometimes

ˈväz 

: a usually round vessel of greater depth than width used chiefly as an ornament or for holding flowers

vaselike

ˈvās-ˌlīk 

Canadian usually and US also ˈvāz-;

British usually, Canadian also, and US sometimes ˈväz-

adjective

Examples of vase in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Replace the clutter with larger pieces like a bold vase, a visually interesting lamp, or a stack of vintage books. — Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 16 July 2026

Many homeowners place sprigs of eucalyptus in the shower or in vases where the rich, invigorating aroma of eucalyptus can be enjoyed in its fullest. — Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 July 2026

The leaves, stems, flowers, pollen and even the water in a vase can cause severe liver damage. — Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 July 2026

The leaves, the stems, the flowers, the pollen and even the water in the vases that lilies are in. — Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 15 July 2026

Word History

Etymology

borrowed from French, going back to Middle French, borrowed from Latin vās "container, vessel," going back to Italic *wāss- of obscure origin

First Known Use

1629, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for vase

• ace
• base
• brace
• case
• chace
• dace
• face
• grace
• lace
• mace
• pace
• place

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Kids Definition

vase

noun

ˈvās  ˈvāz 

: an often round container of greater depth than width used chiefly for ornament or for flowers