rummer

American  

[ruhm-er] / ˈrʌm ər /

noun

1. a large drinking glass or cup.

---

rummer British  

/ ˈrʌmə /

noun

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

---

Etymology

Origin of rummer

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

Example Sentences

Robert returned with his rummer, the glass spoon tinkling an invitation.

From Project Gutenberg

The bottles looked respectable enough, the wine somewhat pale, it was true, as it trickled into the dignified rummers in a watery stream, but that might be deceptive.

From Project Gutenberg

The dark-gold fluid foamed sparkling into the slender-stemmed emerald rummers, which, perishable as they were, had been saved from the ruins.

From Project Gutenberg

I have had this morning a desperate design in my head to attack you in verse, which I should certainly have done could I have found out a rhyme to rummer.

From Project Gutenberg

The Major thinks of asking why it should be rummer the second time than the first, but decides not to, and sips his toddy, and pats the hand that is under his.

From Project Gutenberg