cocktail glass
noun
: a bell-shaped drinking glass usually having a foot and stem and holding about three ounces (90 milliliters)
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As in an Edith Wharton novel, the mingling of cultural elites from different generations and backgrounds, like different mixers in a cocktail glass, creates unexpected, stimulating combinations.
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Benjamin Lima
special Contributor, Dallas Morning News, 24 Feb. 2026
As the night progressed, cocktail glasses continued to clink while a tasty île flottante dessert made its way to each table.
—Avon Dorsey, Vogue, 17 Feb. 2026
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
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Benjamin Lima
special Contributor, Dallas Morning News, 24 Feb. 2026
As the night progressed, cocktail glasses continued to clink while a tasty île flottante dessert made its way to each table.
—Avon Dorsey, Vogue, 17 Feb. 2026
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
See All Example Sentences for cocktail glass
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“Cocktail glass.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cocktail%20glass. Accessed 7 Mar. 2026.
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