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

Remove the leaves from the base of your peony tulips, making sure no greenery touches the water in your vase to reduce mold growth. —Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Feb. 2026

At the center of the space stands an American black walnut dining table with matching chairs upon which sits a 1920s French ceramic vase by Edmond Lachenal. —Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 19 Feb. 2026

Glass vases with pink orchids were placed throughout the presentation space, complementing the earthy tones and bright accents in Zimbalist's designs. —Anika Reed, USA Today, 18 Feb. 2026

Rotten flowers sit wilting in a vase, the fireplace is lit, and clothes are strewn around. —Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 18 Feb. 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