goblet

noun

gob·​let ˈgä-blət 

1

archaic : a bowl-shaped drinking vessel without handles

2

: a drinking vessel (as of glass) with a foot and stem compare tumbler

Examples of goblet in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Stick them in a fancy goblet, picnic pail, or mint julep cup, depending on the event. — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 3 June 2026

If using a weight, hold it vertically in front of you or in a goblet position at your chest. — Currie Engel, Health, 1 Apr. 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

Hanging header styles include pinch pleat, tailor pleat, French pleat, triple pleat, triple tailor pleat, goblet, and more. — Terri Williams, Forbes.com, 6 May 2026

Word History

Etymology

Middle English gobelet, from Anglo-French goblet

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing goblet

• goblet cell

Kids Definition

goblet

noun

gob·​let ˈgäb-lət 

: a drinking glass with a foot and stem