glassmaker

noun

glass·​mak·​er ˈglas-ˌmā-kər How to pronounce glassmaker (audio)
: one that makes glass
glassmaking noun

Examples of glassmaker in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Designed as a modern hall of mirrors, the next room celebrates historic Venetian glassmakers, such as Barbini and Barovier & Toso, through gowns and capes adorned with handmade glass floral appliqués which, resembling delicate jewels, sparkle in the light of antique chandeliers. Pino Gagliardi, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 Apr. 2024 Designed as a modern hall of mirrors, the next room celebrates historic Venetian glassmakers such as Barbini and Barovier & Toso, with gowns and capes ornamented with appliqués of flowers handcrafted in glass glowing like delicate jewels under an array of antique chandeliers. Tiziana Cardini, Vogue, 5 Apr. 2024 Alberto Toso Fei Barbara Zanon/Getty Bonafide Venetian Alberto Toso Fei comes from a long line of Murano glassmakers (the first documentation of the name Toso comes from 1351). Maddalena Fossati, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Apr. 2024 The delicate structure sits atop a cast glass plinth created by glassmaker Jade Pinnell. Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 12 Mar. 2024 See all Example Sentences for glassmaker 

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Word History

First Known Use

1576, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of glassmaker was in 1576

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“Glassmaker.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/glassmaker. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.

Kids Definition

glassmaker

noun
glass·​mak·​er -ˌmā-kər How to pronounce glassmaker (audio)
: a person who makes glass
glassmaking noun
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