as in glasses
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 goblets
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
Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 5 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for goblets
Noun
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The multitude of images shows Lithgow in a very large robe, along with a long white beard, and iconic glasses.—
James Brizuela,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Oct. 2025
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The two drawers and open shelf give you just enough room for essentials (book, glasses, eye masks) without overstepping into dresser territory.—
Bailey Berg,
Architectural Digest,
8 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The soft foam cups contoured to my body.—
Sabrina Rojas Weiss,
Parents,
8 Oct. 2025
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Green tea is packed with health benefits, but drinking more than 4 or 5 cups a day may do more harm than good.—
Regina Windsor,
Verywell Health,
8 Oct. 2025
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“Goblets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/goblets. Accessed 13 Oct. 2025.
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