goblet

noun

Definition of gobletnext
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 Inspired by Greek mythology and other schools of mysticism, Hecate is a candlelit space meant to savor high-concept, theatrical cocktails that arrive in eccentric goblets and bowls. — Tanya Edwards, Bon Appetit Magazine, 8 June 2026 Stick them in a fancy goblet, picnic pail, or mint julep cup, depending on the event. — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 3 June 2026 If using a weight, hold it vertically in front of you or in a goblet position at your chest. — Currie Engel, Health, 1 Apr. 2026 The goblet style offers a subtle twist on the pinch pleat, creating a slightly more decorative look at the top of the panel. — Charlotte Observer, 30 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for goblet
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  1. glass
  2. cup
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  • Citi also called out opportunities in advanced glass packaging substrates for next-generation semiconductor applications, as well as its solar component business ramping and becoming a tailwind to earnings.
    — Jeff Marks, CNBC, 13 July 2026
  • It is crafted from the lightest-weight cast iron on the market, per the brand, and finished with a glass enamel layer in the color of your choice.
    — Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 13 July 2026
Definition of glass
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  • Messi beat Balenziaga twice, as well as three other Athletic players, during a crazy dribble that belonged in a school playground, not a cup final.
    — Charlotte Harpur, New York Times, 10 July 2026
  • The existing Illy Art Collection of cups and mugs, by his account, is the largest of its kind in the world.
    — Jenn Rice, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
Definition of cup

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