cocktail glass

noun

1. a glass for serving cocktails, typically bell-shaped and having a foot and a stem.

Word History and Origins

Origin of cocktail glass¹

First recorded in 1905–10

Example Sentences

Shah, whose television debut came with the 2020 launch of the show’s Salt Lake City edition, made an immediate splash with her sharp tongue and dramatic outbursts — including one in which she shattered a cocktail glass.

From Washington Post

Galliano Ristretto Stir all ingredients with ice and then strain into a chilled cocktail glass.

From The Daily Beast

Strain into a cocktail glass and garnish with a lemon twist.

From The Daily Beast

Place three tablespoons of rhubarb conserve in a cocktail glass.

From Project Gutenberg

A cocktail is served in a cocktail glass which is placed on a doily-covered plate which in turn is placed on the service plate.

From Project Gutenberg

The hostess, then, with a certain righteous complacence, lowered her eyes to her cocktail glass.

From Project Gutenberg

Place six small oysters in each cocktail glass, add sauce and serve very cold.

From Project Gutenberg

He found her—­who rarely drank, and never alone—­just placing an empty cocktail glass back on the tray.

From Project Gutenberg