as in glass
a container used for drinking liquids that has a round bowl on top of a stem attached to a flat base
The water was served in fancy crystal goblets.
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Recent Examples of goblet
The day starts with Jesse chasing his hangover with two big goblets of champagne, so by the time the cast climbs into a Sprinter to go to a winery, Jesse is already chair of the itty-bitty-litty committee.
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Brian Moylan, Vulture, 14 May 2025
But whether the ancient residents of Troy truly sipped wine out of these goblets has long been consigned to the realm of speculation.
—Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 1 Apr. 2025
Slidell also has beautiful murals at eight stops through the historic district, and the Mardi Gras Museum inside the courthouse includes more than 800 pieces of Carnival flair, from costumes and goblets to throws and dresses.
—Amanda Ogle, Travel + Leisure, 24 Apr. 2025
Walmart wine glasses and goblets, now available in green, that’ll pair perfectly with the new melamine dining pieces.
—Carly Totten, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Apr. 2025
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Brian Moylan, Vulture, 14 May 2025
But whether the ancient residents of Troy truly sipped wine out of these goblets has long been consigned to the realm of speculation.
—Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 1 Apr. 2025
Slidell also has beautiful murals at eight stops through the historic district, and the Mardi Gras Museum inside the courthouse includes more than 800 pieces of Carnival flair, from costumes and goblets to throws and dresses.
—Amanda Ogle, Travel + Leisure, 24 Apr. 2025
Walmart wine glasses and goblets, now available in green, that’ll pair perfectly with the new melamine dining pieces.
—Carly Totten, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for goblet
Noun
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In winter, the glass garage doors stay closed, casting a warm glow onto the street and drawing people in from the cold and dreary to eat shoulder-to-shoulder with fellow Portlanders.—
Chelsea Frank,
Forbes.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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At the time, the burglars allegedly smashed a glass door or window to break in before ransacking the home and fleeing, police sources told NBC News, ABC News and TMZ.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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Dogs are allowed at the pool area (not in the pool) and there is a spacious park outside the property for walking. $50 from every $100 pet fee is donated to a local rescue, and dogs can order pup cups and bark-cuterie boxes at the lobby cafe.—
Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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Pro tip: Imagine balancing a cup of coffee on your lower back to keep your trunk engaged, said Rosenthal.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
4 Aug. 2025
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“Goblet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/goblet. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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