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 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 The first is designed with standard drinks in mind, while the second one is made specifically for wine goblets. — Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 June 2026 This house specialty is a whopper of a drink and comes in a goblet filled with the family’s secret blend, which is heavy on Clamato mix. — Richard Guzman, Daily News, 24 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for goblet
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  1. glass
  2. cup
Noun
  • The real treasures, though, are displayed inside the museum-style glass concierge desk, where artifacts from the original hotel are on loan from the Naples Historical Society.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Sep. 2026
  • The building itself was then torn apart by builders scavenging stone, lead, glass and timber.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of glass
Noun
  • The sauce uses a cup of white wine, so there’s most of a bottle left to enjoy with dinner.
    — The Bon Appétit Staff, Bon Appetit Magazine, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Using a coffee cup that Tanzer threw out, the investigators confirmed Tanzer’s DNA was found on Beatty’s dress.
    — Tim Stelloh, NBC news, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of cup

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“Goblet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/goblet. Accessed 4 Oct. 2026.

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