stained glass
noun
: glass colored or stained (as by fusing metallic oxides into it) for decorative applications (as in windows)
Examples of stained glass in a Sentence
a cathedral with beautiful stained glass windows
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Regularly voted British favorite artist, Hockney — instantly recognisable for his peroxide blonde hair, round glasses and flat cap — would be celebrated for his talents across almost every medium, including paint, photographs, etchings, lithographs, stained glass windows and digital.
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Alex Ritman,
Variety,
12 June 2026
The building features murals, intricate tile work, mosaic and stained glass, marble fixtures and a vaulted lobby, and is designated a National Historic Landmark.
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Usa Today Network,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
Treelike columns soar to the sky, colored by constantly changing light filtered through stained glass windows like the sun poking through leaves in a forest.
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Joseph Wilson,
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2026
Additionally, art enthusiasts can use wildflowers as inspiration for projects at Breck Create, which will host classes for making mosaics, stained glass bolo ties, watercolor paintings, glass blowing and more.
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Tiney Ricciardi,
Denver Post,
28 May 2026
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Alex Ritman,
Variety,
12 June 2026
The building features murals, intricate tile work, mosaic and stained glass, marble fixtures and a vaulted lobby, and is designated a National Historic Landmark.
—
Usa Today Network,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
Treelike columns soar to the sky, colored by constantly changing light filtered through stained glass windows like the sun poking through leaves in a forest.
—
Joseph Wilson,
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2026
Additionally, art enthusiasts can use wildflowers as inspiration for projects at Breck Create, which will host classes for making mosaics, stained glass bolo ties, watercolor paintings, glass blowing and more.
—
Tiney Ricciardi,
Denver Post,
28 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for stained glass
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“Stained glass.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stained%20glass. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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