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

The minibar is a compelling decorative touch on its own, set inside a dedicated cupboard and features an array of local, gourmet snacks, antiqued wine and cocktail glasses, and an anniversary edition of the 1935 Illy espresso machine for your morning and afternoon coffees. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Feb. 2026

Strain up into a coupe or cocktail glass, and garnish with a cherry. —Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 14 Feb. 2026

Set up a mini drinks station with cocktail glasses and garnish bowls nearby, and guests can make their own drinks. —Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Feb. 2026

Picture a bunch of people descending in private jets to eat steak and appear on panels about alleviating poverty and fighting climate change (among other noble goals), while clinking cocktail glasses with other fellow rich people in an effort to make one another even richer. —Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 21 Jan. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1873, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for cocktail glass

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