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stem·less | \ ˈstem-ləs 
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\Definition of stemless
: having no stem : acaulescent
Examples of stemless in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web Tucked into a stemless martini glass are crunchy fresh vegetables and lavash crackers, gathered over a very pleasant hummus of peas and edamame.
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Phil Vettel, chicagotribune.com, "Teatro ZinZanni’s ‘Love, Chaos and Dinner’ ... so how’s the dinner?," 21 July 2019 Tableware looks leftover from granny; thick, stemless wine glasses seem shatterproof.
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Sheryl Julian, BostonGlobe.com, "In a tiny spot in Chestnut Hill, Chef Ronsky is turning out a smart, traditional Italian menu," 3 July 2019 Servers then greeted patrons with a stemless glass of Valdo Prosecco.
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Marc Bona, cleveland.com, "Five Star Sensation 2019 draws Michael Symon, national chefs (photos, video)," 16 June 2019 Grab a bottle of wine (it’s BYOB) and your mother and paint your own stemmed or stemless glassware on Friday (6-9 p.m.) or Saturday (7-10 p.m.).
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Clare Miers, star-telegram, "Break out of your normal Mother's Day routine with these different experiences | Fort Worth Star-Telegram," 8 May 2018 Strain into stemless wine glass with one large square ice cube.
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Megan Wyatt, ajc, "This gourmet Tabasco sauce will set tongues and wallets on fire," 23 Apr. 2018 Tucked into a stemless martini glass are crunchy fresh vegetables and lavash crackers, gathered over a very pleasant hummus of peas and edamame.
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Phil Vettel, chicagotribune.com, "Teatro ZinZanni’s ‘Love, Chaos and Dinner’ ... so how’s the dinner?," 21 July 2019 Tableware looks leftover from granny; thick, stemless wine glasses seem shatterproof.
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Sheryl Julian, BostonGlobe.com, "In a tiny spot in Chestnut Hill, Chef Ronsky is turning out a smart, traditional Italian menu," 3 July 2019 Servers then greeted patrons with a stemless glass of Valdo Prosecco.
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Marc Bona, cleveland.com, "Five Star Sensation 2019 draws Michael Symon, national chefs (photos, video)," 16 June 2019
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