glasswork

noun

glass·​work ˈglas-ˌwərk How to pronounce glasswork (audio)
1
a
: the manufacture of glass or glassware
also : glaziers' work
b
glassworks plural : glasshouse sense 1
2
glassworker noun

Examples of glasswork in a Sentence

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Photo : Repower The vessel is fitted with recycled glass from Murano glassworks. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 1 Aug. 2025 The look was partially inspired by Louis Comfort Tiffany’s iconic glasswork, perVogue. Catherine Santino, People.com, 24 June 2025 The open-air art show brings together more than 150 local and regional fine artists with works ranging from watercolor, oils, mixed media and photography to glasswork, woodworking, jewelry, pottery and sculpture. Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 June 2025 Inside, the lobby area has a mural by artist Jess Kollar of Jess Kollar Designs and custom mirrors by Robert Hines, an artist known for his glasswork. Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 9 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for glasswork

Word History

First Known Use

1611, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of glasswork was in 1611

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“Glasswork.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/glasswork. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.

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