goblet

noun

gob·​let ˈgä-blət How to pronounce goblet (audio)
Synonyms of gobletnext
1
archaic : a bowl-shaped drinking vessel without handles
2
: a drinking vessel (as of glass) with a foot and stem compare tumbler

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

Word History

Etymology

Middle English gobelet, from Anglo-French goblet

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of goblet was in the 14th century

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“Goblet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/goblet. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.

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goblet

noun
gob·​let ˈgäb-lət How to pronounce goblet (audio)
: a drinking glass with a foot and stem

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