ruby glass
Americannoun
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glass having a red color resulting from the addition of gold, copper, or selenium to the batch.
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any glass of a dark red color.
noun
Etymology
Origin of ruby glass
First recorded in 1790–1800
Example Sentences
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Though a fork and knife make one feel civilized while digging into the roast, this ruby glass of Rioja Alta doesn’t hurt.
From Salon ● Nov. 8, 2025
Even without the guns, bullets, and ruby glass guys, Superhot would still be a pleasurable ballet simulator, with you dodging strings of red, in a fleet footed dance.
From The Verge ● Feb. 25, 2016
Maybe human isn’t the best word to describe the characters, a race of mannequins made of ruby glass.
From The Verge ● Feb. 25, 2016
Light flickered on bits of ruby glass and on sensitive capillary hairs in the nylon-brushed nostrils of the creature that quivered gently, gently, gently, its eight legs spidered under it on rubber-padded paws.
From "Fahrenheit 451" by Ray Bradbury
This red may be developed by reheating as in the case of making gold ruby glass.
From Artificial Light Its Influence upon Civilization by Luckiesh, Matthew
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