glassblowing

[ glas-bloh-ing ]

noun

1. the art or process of forming or shaping a mass of molten or heat-softened glass into ware by blowing blowing blow air into it through a tube.

Other Words From

• glassblower noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of glassblowing¹

First recorded in 1820–30; glass + blowing

Example Sentences

She started scientific glassblowing at a company in New Jersey called Chemglass Life Sciences.

From Science News For Students

The habit of constant and instinctive rotation is literally about one-third of the whole art of glassblowing.

From Project Gutenberg

Glassblowing, and spinning strange silky skeins from his glowing light.

From Project Gutenberg