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
With that in mind, Yvonne and I sat down with our golden goblets to unpack the Season 10 reunion.
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Maira Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2026
Keep an eye out for red water goblets for storing candy in.
—Ashley Poskin, Martha Stewart, 1 Feb. 2026
Save on vintage-looking wine glasses that look like the show’s go-to goblets and a regal area rug.
—Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 22 Jan. 2026
Other photos shared show the wedding's table settings, featuring amber goblets, burgundy flowers, and a sea of twinkly lights.
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 18 Nov. 2025
The trend expert says ruby-toned tableware, gold flatware, and amethyst glass goblets, set atop a metallic table runner, can set the scene to perfection.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Nov. 2025
Two decades later, those goblets remain a hallmark of my Thanksgiving dinner—along with an eclectic mix of guests.
—Editors Of Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 21 Oct. 2025
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.
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 5 Sep. 2025
Does the Gabriel-Glas do something magical to the wine that my Sangiovese/Riesling goblets don’t?
—Esther Mobley, San Francisco Chronicle, 3 Feb. 2022
Maira Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2026
Keep an eye out for red water goblets for storing candy in.
—Ashley Poskin, Martha Stewart, 1 Feb. 2026
Save on vintage-looking wine glasses that look like the show’s go-to goblets and a regal area rug.
—Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 22 Jan. 2026
Other photos shared show the wedding's table settings, featuring amber goblets, burgundy flowers, and a sea of twinkly lights.
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 18 Nov. 2025
The trend expert says ruby-toned tableware, gold flatware, and amethyst glass goblets, set atop a metallic table runner, can set the scene to perfection.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Nov. 2025
Two decades later, those goblets remain a hallmark of my Thanksgiving dinner—along with an eclectic mix of guests.
—Editors Of Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 21 Oct. 2025
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.
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 5 Sep. 2025
Does the Gabriel-Glas do something magical to the wine that my Sangiovese/Riesling goblets don’t?
—Esther Mobley, San Francisco Chronicle, 3 Feb. 2022
Recent Examples of Synonyms for goblets
Noun
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Those slutty little glasses aren’t cutting it anymore.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
24 Mar. 2026
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She’s quickly forced to juggle tasks ranging from administering IVs to fielding phone calls about missing glasses.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
23 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Add the remaining 2 cups of powdered sugar, 4 tablespoons of milk, and teaspoon of vanilla extract and beat until smooth and creamy.—
Robin Miller,
AZCentral.com,
26 Mar. 2026
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Manufacturing foam cups and takeout food boxes created smog.—
Patt Morrison,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Goblets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/goblets. Accessed 27 Mar. 2026.
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