goblet

noun

gob·​let ˈgä-blət 

1

archaic : a bowl-shaped drinking vessel without handles

2

: a drinking vessel (as of glass) with a foot and stem compare tumbler

Examples of goblet in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Leave time to check out the Mardi Gras Museum inside the courthouse, which includes more than 800 pieces of Carnival flair, from costumes and goblets to throws and dresses. —Amanda Ogle, Travel + Leisure, 16 Apr. 2026

Perfect for a summer table, this ribbed beauty offers an elevated option when desiring a traditional goblet style. —Jenavieve Christensen, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Apr. 2026

The goblet style offers a subtle twist on the pinch pleat, creating a slightly more decorative look at the top of the panel. —Charlotte Observer, 30 Mar. 2026

To round out the Mary Kay sensibility—beauty without eros—big earners received diamond bumblebee pins, golden goblets, and birthstone rings. —Dan Piepenbring, Harpers Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Middle English gobelet, from Anglo-French goblet

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing goblet

• goblet cell

Kids Definition

goblet

noun

gob·​let ˈgäb-lət 

: a drinking glass with a foot and stem