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 hotel reflects the town’s maritime heritage, boasting unique decorative elements, such as large-scale whale murals, stained glass windows, and a grand staircase.
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Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 1 May 2025
From there, stained glass motifs reminiscent of a cathedral appear and evolve rapidly, culminating in an explosion of light like bursting stars.
—Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 29 Apr. 2025
The intricate carvings and the kaleidoscope of colors from stained glass windows were breathtaking.
—Heide Janssen, Oc Register, 20 Apr. 2025
This design feels both California ‘70s and 15th-century stained glass at the same time.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 18 Apr. 2025
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Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 1 May 2025
From there, stained glass motifs reminiscent of a cathedral appear and evolve rapidly, culminating in an explosion of light like bursting stars.
—Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 29 Apr. 2025
The intricate carvings and the kaleidoscope of colors from stained glass windows were breathtaking.
—Heide Janssen, Oc Register, 20 Apr. 2025
This design feels both California ‘70s and 15th-century stained glass at the same time.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 18 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for stained glass
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“Stained glass.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stained%20glass. Accessed 7 May. 2025.
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