SINCE 1828
\ ˈglas
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, ˈgläs\
Definition of glass
(Entry 1 of 4)
1
: any of various amorphous materials formed from a melt by cooling to rigidity without crystallization: such as
a
: a usually transparent or translucent material consisting typically of a mixture of silicates
b
: a material (such as obsidian) produced by fast cooling of magma
b(1)
: an optical instrument or device that has one or more lenses and is designed to aid in the viewing of objects not readily seen
(2)
: field glasses, binoculars
—usually used in plural
c
glasses plural
: a device used to correct defects of vision or to protect the eyes that consists typically of a pair of glass or plastic lenses and the frame by which they are held in place
— called also eyeglasses, spectacles
3
: the quantity held by a glass container
4
: fiberglass
glass
verb
glassed;
glassing;
glasses
Definition of glass (Entry 2 of 4)
1a
: to provide with glass : glaze sense 1
b
: to enclose, case, or wall with glass
the sunroom was glassed in
2
: to make glassy
3a
: reflect
b
: to see mirrored
4
: to look at through an optical instrument (such as a pair of binoculars)
Glass
biographical name (1)
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Definition of Glass (Entry 3 of 4)
Carter 1858–1946 American statesman
Glass
biographical name (2)Definition of Glass (Entry 4 of 4)
Philip 1937– American composer
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Other Words from glass
Noun
glassful
\ ˈglas-ˌfu̇l
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noun
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noun
glassless
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adjective
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adjective
Examples of glass in a Sentence
Noun
The waiter filled our glasses with water. She drank two glasses of water. She was wearing dark glasses with thick black frames.
Recent Examples on the Web: Noun
Both the living room and master suite were built with pocket and accordion-glass doors that open each space to the outdoors. — WSJ, "Over 250,000 Votes Later, Hawaii Villa Emerges as the House of the Year," 24 Jan. 2019 In an Instagram carousel of 3 moody, black-and-white images, Selena is seen peeking over her shoulder in white top, looking through a magnifying glass, and lying on a bed half covered in shadow. — Alison Caporimo, Seventeen, "Selena Gomez Breaks Her Silence To Thank Fans on Instagram After Year Of "Challenges"," 14 Jan. 2019 There’s champagne glasses dotted all over the table, as well as a selection of delicious looking desserts, and a pair of Mr & Mrs balloons are floating in the background. — Lucy Wood, Marie Claire, "Wait, Did Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth Just Quietly Get Married?," 24 Dec. 2018 The all-glass front and millennial pink interior perfectly showcase the brand's sleek luggage, including its Original, Classic, Essential, and Hybrid collections. — Caitlin Morton, Condé Nast Traveler, "RIMOWA's New Pop-Up Is One More Reason to Visit Aspen This Winter," 20 Dec. 2018 The Ritz-Carlton Shanghai, Pudong fills the top floors of a 58-story all-glass skyscraper that gleams like crystal among the futuristic skyscrapers along Shanghai’s iconic Bund waterfront, and its interiors exude the glamor of 1930’s Art Deco. — Todd Plummer, Harper's BAZAAR, "How to Do Shanghai in 12 Hours or Less," 14 Dec. 2018 With her dyed hair, chunky glasses, and thick Eastern European accent, Taub comes off like a slightly more cosmopolitan Dr. Ruth. — E.j. Dickson, Vox, "The dangerous rise of vaginal lightening," 6 Dec. 2018 The sheer gridded-glass stalk remains a principal landmark on the Minneapolis skyline. — Mark Lamster, Curbed, "Arbiter of taste, enfant terrible: The best and worst of Philip Johnson," 6 Nov. 2018 Of course, that means leaving that all-glass back completely exposed which creates its own issues. — Hanna Howard, Teen Vogue, "iPhone XR Review," 26 Oct. 2018Recent Examples on the Web: Verb
The master bath was expanded to include a glassed-in shower with river stones set into the floor as well as an antique claw-foot tub. — Carol Riordan, courant.com, "Property of the week: 262 Kenyon Street, Hartford," 16 Nov. 2017 In November 2017, Semedo was investigated over two separate incidents relating to possession of a firearm in a Valencia nightclub and glassing a man over the head with a bottle. — SI.com, "Villarreal Defender Ruben Semedo Arrested for a Third Time for Kidnap and Assault Operation," 20 Feb. 2018 Steps away, in a separate room with a door, the toilet and glassed-in shower got illumination from a skylight. — Sara Lieberman, New York Times, "In Mexico, a Former Factory Is an Artful Hotel," 31 Mar. 2018 Sherman Samuel suggested a Pink Marble pattern from her Lulu & Georgia wallpaper collection for the more intimate glassed-in showroom, with flooring that's a vinyl decal from Atrafloor but looks like stone and brass inlay from a distance. — Jessica Ritz, latimes.com, "A DTLA jewelry designer's studio and showroom get a shining makeover," 26 May 2018 The stunning bathrooms combine tumbled marble, travertine, and glassed-in showers with multiple body sprays. — Joan Walden, courant.com, "Property of the Week: 485 Deercliff Road, Avon," 20 Oct. 2017 The sidewalk tables were filled with couples, families filled the glassed-in terrace, old friends lined the bar. — Michael Kiefer, azcentral, "Paris terrorist attacks didn't crush the spirit of the 11th Arrondissement," 10 May 2018 The Voodoo Lounge, located on the northeast wing, fuses sports bar culture and live music with trivia nights and video poker. The glassed-in patio space seats up to 56 guests. — Patrick Z. Mcgavin, Daily Southtown, "Guide to outdoor dining in Chicago suburbs: Chuck's Southern Comforts Cafe in Burbank," 9 July 2018 Framery, an 8-year-old Finnish company, introduced its own napping pod at NeoCon, a variation on its glassed-in, soundproof meeting pod. The $20,000 NapQ features two cushioned chairs that transform into a bed. — Robert Channick, chicagotribune.com, "Office napping climbs out from under the desk and into high-tech pods," 5 July 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'glass.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for glass
glass
noun
English Language Learners Definition of glass
(Entry 1 of 2)
: a hard usually transparent material that is used for making windows and other products
: a drinking container made out of glass
: the amount held by a glass container
glass
verbEnglish Language Learners Definition of glass (Entry 2 of 2)
: to fit, protect, or enclose (something) with glass
See the full definition for glass in the English Language Learners Dictionary
glass
noun
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Kids Definition of glass
1
: a hard brittle usually transparent substance commonly made from sand heated with chemicals
2
: a drinking container made of glass
3
glasses plural
: a pair of glass or plastic lenses held in a frame and used to help a person see clearly or to protect the eyes
4
: the contents of a glass
a glass of milk
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Medical Definition of glass
1a
: an amorphous inorganic usually transparent or translucent substance consisting of a mixture of silicates or sometimes borates or phosphates formed by fusion of silica or of oxides of boron or phosphorus with a flux and a stabilizer into a mass that cools to a rigid condition without crystallization
b
: a substance resembling glass especially in hardness and transparency
organic glasses made from plastics
2a
: an optical instrument or device that has one or more lenses and is designed to aid in the viewing of objects not readily seen
b
glasses plural
: a device used to correct defects of vision or to protect the eyes that consists typically of a pair of glass or plastic lenses and the frame by which they are held in place
— called also eyeglasses
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