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 priest reportedly sold them the chalice for $19,440, with the jeweler believing that the money was going to help the church’s finances, authorities said. — Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 9 Sep. 2026

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

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