vas

noun

\ ˈvas

plural vasa\ ˈvā-zə

Definition of vas

(Entry 1 of 2)

: an anatomical vessel : duct

vas-

combining form

variants: or vaso-

Definition of vas- (Entry 2 of 2)

1 : vessel: such as

a : blood vessel vasomotor

b : vas deferens vasectomy

2 : vascular and vasovagal

3 : vasomotor vasoactive

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The floral globe will set you back $76, while the vases start at $18. — Brittney Morgan, House Beautiful, "Drew Barrymore Just Launched Her First Ever Home Line at Walmart, and It's Full of Joy," 28 Mar. 2019 In a similar vein, the Swiss designer Julie Richoz collaborated with Nouvel Studio, an artisanal glassmaker that’s also worked with EWE, on a series of prismatic vases. — Diana Budds, Curbed, "4 lessons Mexican designers can teach the world," 19 Oct. 2018 Select a few blooms to trim, then have your kids place them into the bud vases along the length of your tabletop. — Rachel Swalin, ELLE Decor, "How To Throw A Kid-Friendly Valentine's Day Dinner Party That's Fun And Sophisticated," 4 Feb. 2017 Cabana This newish design and tabletop shop was opened by a friend of mine and features bamboo handled cutlery, glass vases in the shape of colorful fish, blown glass oil holders, and ikat table cloths. — Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, "La DoubleJ Designer JJ Martin Shares Her Guide to Adventuring in Italy," 26 Sep. 2018 Offer to replenish the platter of pigs in a blanket or put flowers in vases. — Samantha Boardman, Marie Claire, "I Hate Social Situations—Help!," 19 Mar. 2019 More foliage—occasionally decorated with charming bird ornaments and placed in chic brass vases—brings a fresh feeling to every room. — ELLE Decor, "This Holiday Party Is Anything But Traditional—And We're Obsessed," 30 Nov. 2018 Whether situated in vases throughout the home or perfectly gathered in a wedding bouquet, they’re usually destined to be tossed in the compost. — Michaela Bechler, Vogue, "This “Flower Framer” Will Preserve a Meaningful Bouquet Forever," 8 Oct. 2018 What did make an impression on the New Orleans designer: the basketwork vases her mother used around the house, and later filled with garden roses to place by Ms. Rufty’s bedside as a welcome home from college. — Courtney Barnes, WSJ, "The Hot Collectible Vases We Can Thank Richard Nixon For," 7 Feb. 2019

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