vase

noun

US usually

ˈvās 

Canadian usually and US also

ˈvāz 

British usually, Canadian also, and US sometimes

ˈväz 

: a usually round vessel of greater depth than width used chiefly as an ornament or for holding flowers

vaselike

ˈvās-ˌlīk 

Canadian usually and US also ˈvāz-;

British usually, Canadian also, and US sometimes ˈväz-

adjective

Examples of vase in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Small tables, chairs, and vases are versatile pieces with endless styling possibilities. — Tessa Cooper, The Spruce, 25 June 2026

In addition to all the vases and tissue boxes Stephan recommends, make sure your book collection is punctuated with decorative bookends. — Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 June 2026

This is a great place to shop for hostess gifts, like wavy photo frames or vases to pair with a fresh bouquet. — Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 23 June 2026

Even little flowering dandelions in a bud vase add beauty. — Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 23 June 2026

Word History

Etymology

borrowed from French, going back to Middle French, borrowed from Latin vās "container, vessel," going back to Italic *wāss- of obscure origin

First Known Use

1629, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for vase

• ace
• base
• brace
• case
• chace
• dace
• face
• grace
• lace
• mace
• pace
• place

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Kids Definition

vase

noun

ˈvās  ˈvāz 

: an often round container of greater depth than width used chiefly for ornament or for flowers