chalice

Definition of chalicenext
as in goblet
a special drinking vessel for holding wine

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Recent Examples of chalice Also an elite golfer, Pavelski had an opportunity to kiss a trophy on Sunday, when he was presented with a crystal chalice after a walk-off eagle gave him first place at the 2025 American Century Championship celebrity golf tournament. Carol Schram, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025 The balloting shown in the film is largely accurate, based on the process outlined by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops: Electors vote by secret ballot, walk up to a chalice — a large goblet — say a prayer and drop their ballots in the chalice. Loreben Tuquero, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025 For the Florida Panthers and Edmonton Oilers, running in place signified another berth in the Stanley Cup Final and, for Florida, another deep quaff of champagne from that coveted chalice. Andrew Knoll, Daily News, 19 June 2025 For each round of voting, the cardinals will fold their ballots twice and drop them into a chalice, according to the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 4 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for chalice
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Noun
  • Aim to create a goblet-like tree shape, which is the most efficient for growing large harvests of apples.
    Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Feb. 2026
  • Keep an eye out for red water goblets for storing candy in.
    Ashley Poskin, Martha Stewart, 1 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Drain and reserve about 1/2 cup cooking water, and drain pasta.
    Martha Stewart, Martha Stewart, 5 Feb. 2026
  • Head to Andersonville this weekend for its annual Fika Fest, a celebration of a Swedish custom that encourages people to slow down for a cup of coffee and socialize.
    Jennifer Day, Chicago Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026

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“Chalice.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chalice. Accessed 9 Feb. 2026.

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