1
archaic
: a bowl-shaped drinking vessel without handles
2
: a drinking vessel (as of glass) with a foot and stem compare tumbler
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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.
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David Morris, Travel + Leisure, 25 Nov. 2025
Both drinks are served in the restaurant’s signature Mucho goblet glasses.
—Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 20 Nov. 2025
Other photos shared show the wedding's table settings, featuring amber goblets, burgundy flowers, and a sea of twinkly lights.
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 18 Nov. 2025
The trend expert says ruby-toned tableware, gold flatware, and amethyst glass goblets, set atop a metallic table runner, can set the scene to perfection.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Nov. 2025
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David Morris, Travel + Leisure, 25 Nov. 2025
Both drinks are served in the restaurant’s signature Mucho goblet glasses.
—Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 20 Nov. 2025
Other photos shared show the wedding's table settings, featuring amber goblets, burgundy flowers, and a sea of twinkly lights.
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 18 Nov. 2025
The trend expert says ruby-toned tableware, gold flatware, and amethyst glass goblets, set atop a metallic table runner, can set the scene to perfection.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Nov. 2025
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“Goblet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/goblet. Accessed 3 Dec. 2025.
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goblet
noun
gob·let
ˈgäb-lət 
: a drinking glass with a foot and stem
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