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
Ensconced in a historic palazzo in the city’s San Frediano neighborhood—long a haven for artisans—Moleria Locchi earned its reputation in the 1800s for painstakingly restoring glass and crystal treasures ranging from antique goblets to Murano candelabras.
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Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 5 Sep. 2025
Other beverage options from U.S. Open partners include Moët & Chandon served in golden goblets, available at Champagne carts, as well as a new Ice Mimosa cocktail at the Clubhouse Bar.
—Kristen Tauer, Footwear News, 16 Aug. 2025
Now imagine holding a dumbbell of that weight in front of your chest for goblet squats.
—Megan Falk, SELF, 29 July 2025
The hotel’s opening ceremony included speeches, a ribbon cutting and a toast with goblets of margaritas so large that some Margaritaville team members required two hands to hold.
—Madeline King, Kansas City Star, 18 June 2025
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Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 5 Sep. 2025
Other beverage options from U.S. Open partners include Moët & Chandon served in golden goblets, available at Champagne carts, as well as a new Ice Mimosa cocktail at the Clubhouse Bar.
—Kristen Tauer, Footwear News, 16 Aug. 2025
Now imagine holding a dumbbell of that weight in front of your chest for goblet squats.
—Megan Falk, SELF, 29 July 2025
The hotel’s opening ceremony included speeches, a ribbon cutting and a toast with goblets of margaritas so large that some Margaritaville team members required two hands to hold.
—Madeline King, Kansas City Star, 18 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for goblet
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Instead of applying excessive pressure and using a circular motion to avoid streaks, Riding recommends wiping the glass in long vertical and horizontal strokes.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Oct. 2025
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Zoogoers at the San Diego Zoo witnessed the startling moment a gorilla ran up against a glass viewing platform and broke it.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
14 Oct. 2025
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That means a 140-pound adult only needs about 53 grams of protein per day, an amount easily reached with a cup of Greek yogurt and a chicken breast, or a serving of tofu with beans.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
16 Oct. 2025
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A lot of people had been focusing on innovation all around the cups.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
16 Oct. 2025
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“Goblet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/goblet. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
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