glassblowing

American  

[glas-bloh-ing] / ˈglæsˌbloʊ ɪŋ /

noun

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

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Other Word Forms

• glassblower
  noun

Etymology

Origin of glassblowing

First recorded in 1820–30; glass + blowing

Example Sentences

The idea came about after another co-founder, a coder and glassblowing artist named Jim McKelvey, couldn’t sell one of his sculptural glass faucets because he couldn’t accept credit cards.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 3, 2026

She began glassblowing as an undergraduate and has continued the practice throughout her career.

From Science Daily • Dec. 16, 2025

Bring home a souvenir that’s both memorable and functional by taking a glassblowing workshop at The Glass Asylum in Chagrin Falls, about 30 minutes from downtown Cleveland.

From Salon • Mar. 30, 2025

Currently, Mitchell spends his days at his glassblowing workshop in El Segundo, creating drinkware, vases, decorative bottles and lighting.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 2024

As I said before, when some experience is gained, glassblowing, becomes a very simple art, and work can be done under circumstances so disadvantageous that they would entirely frustrate the efforts of a beginner.

From On Laboratory Arts by Threlfall, Richard