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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Established in the 19th century by Francesco Moretti, this family-run workshop has created stained glass windows for churches, private homes, and other places over the course of its history.
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Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 16 Dec. 2025
One of my friends growing up called it ‘The Church’ because the 14 foot ceilings with stained glass windows in the living room cast colorful shadows at the end of the day.
—Eric Andersson, PEOPLE, 12 Dec. 2025
Judy chose Jolly Ranchers to create a colorful stained glass for her gingerbread house.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2025
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
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Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 16 Dec. 2025
One of my friends growing up called it ‘The Church’ because the 14 foot ceilings with stained glass windows in the living room cast colorful shadows at the end of the day.
—Eric Andersson, PEOPLE, 12 Dec. 2025
Judy chose Jolly Ranchers to create a colorful stained glass for her gingerbread house.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2025
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
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“Stained glass.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stained%20glass. Accessed 24 Dec. 2025.
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