stained glass

noun

: glass colored or stained (as by fusing metallic oxides into it) for decorative applications (as in windows)

Examples of stained glass in a Sentence

a cathedral with beautiful stained glass windows
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The building features murals, intricate tile work, mosaic and stained glass, marble fixtures and a vaulted lobby, and is designated a National Historic Landmark. Usa Today Network, USA Today, 10 June 2026 Unique items like chandeliers, stained glass, and even vehicles are welcomed. Shagun Khare, The Spruce, 14 May 2026 Composed of metal and stained glass, Fruin’s mosaic masterpiece takes its cues from the Macan’s configurator, a digital tool that allows buyers to pick and choose the interior and exterior colors of their vehicle to honor their own unique sense of style and creativity. Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 26 Nov. 2025 Their interiors are just as effusive with parquet floors and millwork and stained glass. Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 7 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for stained glass

Word History

First Known Use

1791, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of stained glass was in 1791

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“Stained glass.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stained%20glass. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.

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stained glass

noun
: glass colored or stained for use in windows

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