cut glass

noun

: glass ornamented with patterns cut into its surface by an abrasive wheel and polished

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Seriously, the guy was winning races at age 51 with sideburns that could cut glass. Greg Engle, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2025 Also, crystal tends to have a brighter shine than cut glass. Katie Akin, Southern Living, 6 Apr. 2025 True cut glass is created by artists moving a piece of glass against round blades in detailed patterns. Katie Akin, Southern Living, 6 Apr. 2025 Actual pieces of Heinz Brothers cut glass will be available for viewing. Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 24 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for cut glass

Word History

First Known Use

1761, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of cut glass was in 1761

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“Cut glass.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cut%20glass. Accessed 4 May. 2025.

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cut glass

noun
: glass ornamented by cutting and polishing

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