chalice

noun

chal·​ice ˈcha-ləs 

1

: a drinking cup : goblet

especially : the eucharistic cup

2

: the cup-shaped interior of a flower

Examples of chalice in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The Dundon family comprises the entire first two rows of names on the iconic chalice, even though Papa Dundon is the only one who holds a position within the organization. — Chuck Schilken, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026

O’Connor’s harrowing depictions of the effects of irresistible grace on the willfully self-damned aren’t everyone’s chalice of wine. — Spin Team, SPIN, 22 June 2026

It’s served in the chalice-like 1960s Bar Basso glass, paying homage to the iconic Milanese bar where the Sbagliato was created. — Mariette Williams, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 May 2026

Getty Images Jon Cooper has noted on multiple occasions that in order to hoist Lord Stanley’s chalice at the end of a long autumn, winter and spring, a team has to qualify to begin with. — Tom Layberger, Forbes.com, 18 Apr. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Latin calic-, calix; akin to Greek kalyx calyx

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing chalice

• poisoned chalice

Rhymes for chalice

• allis
• balas
• callous
• callus
• gallus
• malice
• malus
• palace
• pallas
• phallus
• talis
• talus

Kids Definition

chalice

noun

chal·​ice ˈchal-əs 

: goblet

especially : the cup used in the sacrament of Communion