chalice

noun

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

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Recent Examples of chalice Getty Images Jon Cooper has noted on multiple occasions that in order to hoist Lord Stanley’s chalice at the end of a long autumn, winter and spring, a team has to qualify to begin with. — Tom Layberger, Forbes.com, 18 Apr. 2026 With the dead and the wounded sprawled around them, the mocambos gulped the wine from the sacramental chalice. — Literary Hub, 19 Mar. 2026 To an extent Amorim was handed a chalice which has felt forever poisoned. — Carl Anka, New York Times, 31 Jan. 2026 Some objects such as an Etruscan chalice predate the Christian era, while others are much newer, like tiger-feet slippers once owned by singer Freddie Mercury of the rock band Queen. — Russ Wiles, AZCentral.com, 23 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for chalice
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chalice
  1. goblet
  2. cup
Noun
  • While the world’s grand dining rooms served Champagne and Bordeaux in elegant crystal stemware, corner bistros and local trattorias poured even their best wines into clunky glass goblets.
    — Robb Report, Robb Report, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Matching china sets, crystal glassware, extra water goblets, champagne flutes, and specialized wine glasses can take up a lot of space.
    — Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of goblet
Noun
  • One serving equals a slice of whole-grain bread, half a cup of cooked oats, half a cup of brown rice or a small bowl of whole-grain cereal.
    — Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 9 Oct. 2026
  • With great souvenir cups comes great responsibility, so make sure all you Fresno State fans keep the bones in the stands on Saturday.
    — Austin Perry OutKick, FOXNews.com, 9 Oct. 2026
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