rummer

[ ruhm-er ]

noun

1. a large drinking glass or cup.

rummer

/ ˈrʌmə /

noun

1. a drinking glass, typically having an ovoid bowl on a short stem

Word History and Origins

Origin of rummer¹

1645–55; < Dutch roemer large wine glass, especially for Rhine wine, perhaps derivative of roemen to praise (as in drinking a toast)

Word History and Origins

Origin of rummer¹

C17: from Dutch roemer a glass for drinking toasts, from roemen to praise

Example Sentences

The Rummer is introduced by Hogarth into his picture of "Night."

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He went under the stairs, and produced a bottle of cider-wine, of which they drank a rummer each.

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On the blind of an inn the shadow of a bearded man held the shadow of a rummer to its mouth.

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The Coroner, having found no need to charge (except his rummer), left his men for a little while to deliberate their verdict.

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That loud call of the faith evidently made Dizful a rummer place than it normally was.

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