chalices

noun

plural of chalice
as in goblets
a special drinking vessel for holding wine

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Recent Examples of chalices The Phoenix couple began collecting 21 years ago after visiting an antique-books store in Manhattan and, since then, have assembled about 7,000 items, including centuries-old chalices, vases, documents and other objects. — Russ Wiles, AZCentral.com, 23 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chalices
  1. goblets
  2. cups
Noun
  • So far, large quantities of undamaged Chinese porcelain have been identified, together with parts of chandeliers, goblets, bottles and barrels of grain.
    — Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 12 July 2026
  • That collection includes serving trays, platters, linens, vases, and wine goblets with pops of blues and yellows for a coastal vibe.
    — Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 3 July 2026
Definition of goblets
Noun
  • Multiply that by the three to five cups required for a loaf of bread, and your end product’s consistency will be off.
    — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Aug. 2026
  • Spread half of batter (about 1 3/4 cups) into prepared pan, and sprinkle with half of streusel.
    — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of cups

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