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
  • Among the silver items were a tripod jar and a silver goblet with remarkable designs of grape and honeysuckle.
    Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 12 Jan. 2026
  • Cup one end of a dumbbell in both hands in front of your chest with your elbows pointing down—in this position, the dumbbell and your arms will look like a goblet.
    Greg Presto, Outside, 7 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • This pick in particular has four flexible, food-grade silicone compartments, each with a one-cup capacity and a lid to protect against spills and freezer burn.
    Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 16 Jan. 2026
  • Plus, there are plenty of places along the way to stop for a snack and a cup of coffee.
    Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Jan. 2026

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“Chalice.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chalice. Accessed 19 Jan. 2026.

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