cocktail glass

noun

: a bell-shaped drinking glass usually having a foot and stem and holding about three ounces (90 milliliters)

Examples of cocktail glass in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

While a classic cocktail glass certainly has its place, a little unexpected detail can be the thing that turns a good drink into a great one. — Mina Dragani, Architectural Digest, 14 Aug. 2026

Tajín has long been sprinkled over fruit, rimmed around cocktail glasses and shaken onto just about anything that could use a chile-lime kick, so bringing that same flavor to tacos feels like a natural fit. — Amber Love Bond, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026

Several black tattoos, including one of a cocktail glass, flex across his arms. — Elise Taylor, Vanity Fair, 10 Aug. 2026

Just slice in half to make handling just a bit easier—especially if guests are also juggling a cocktail glass. — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 8 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1873, in the meaning defined above

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