goblets

plural of goblet
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 Seashell cocktail goblets, sumptuous carpets, and soft fabric wall drapes in dreamy baby blue evoke silver screen-era Vegas. Clare Coulson, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Sep. 2026 Fort Worth’s streets were lined with restaurants serving brisket, ribs, sausage and cold beer in frosted goblets. Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Aug. 2026 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 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 To round out the Mary Kay sensibility—beauty without eros—big earners received diamond bumblebee pins, golden goblets, and birthstone rings. Dan Piepenbring, Harpers Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026 With that in mind, Yvonne and I sat down with our golden goblets to unpack the Season 10 reunion. Maira Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2026
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Noun
  • Every round, the players put on googly-eyed glasses that obscure their vision while Sam sneaks over to tap a Spy, who removes their glasses so Sam can point out which object fits the prompt.
    Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 8 Sep. 2026
  • The glasses’ voice-activation capability opened up new storytelling tools, and gave the experience itself a new dimension.
    Ben Croll, Variety, 8 Sep. 2026
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  • The lack of an alternative striker to Haaland could be problematic if the 26-year-old misses any significant period, and given Trafford played an important role in City winning two domestic cups last season, Rulli will have a lot to live up to.
    Sam Lee, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Custom drinks include the Need a Little Limoncello, Spritz All the Time, and Me and You Mocktail, all served in souvenir light-up cups.
    Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 3 Sep. 2026

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“Goblets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/goblets. Accessed 14 Sep. 2026.

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