art glass

noun

: articles of glass designed primarily for decorative purposes
especially : novelty glassware

Examples of art glass in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Among her updates were a geothermal heating and cooling system, installed additional insulation below the roof, and had custom storm windows designed and placed inside the original art glass windows. Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 6 Sep. 2024 Defined by an angular stucco façade and art glass windows with wood mullions, the home was among the first of Wright’s to feature a flat roof. Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 6 Sep. 2024 Wright included Barnsdall’s favorite flower, hollyhocks, throughout the design, including roof finials, furniture, art glass windows, and ornamental friezes and accents. Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Aug. 2024 The museum’s collection has an emphasis on contemporary art, Western art, sculpture, studio art glass and architecture, including the Architecture and Design Center that has been financially supported by fashion designer Trina Turk, among others. Booth Moore, WWD, 17 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for art glass 

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Word History

First Known Use

1864, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of art glass was in 1864

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“Art glass.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/art%20glass. Accessed 21 Oct. 2024.

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