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

Each goblet is made from break-, chip-, and scratch-resistant glass, and while they’re designed for wine, they can also be used for drinking water, juice, or iced coffee. —Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Jan. 2026

Pruning Don’t forget to prune the pear tree annually during winter dormancy to keep its goblet-like shape in check. —Emily Hayes, Martha Stewart, 30 Dec. 2025

The Ain Samiya goblet, discovered in the West Bank in 1970, is the subject of new research about how ancient people viewed the universe — and primordial chaos — in antiquity. —Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 6 Dec. 2025

Those in the know order Overlook Lounge’s only off-menu cocktail, the matador, served in a martini goblet with the handle of an actual antler. —David Morris, Travel + Leisure, 25 Nov. 2025

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