seeing glass
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of seeing glass
First recorded in 1555–65
Example Sentences
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I’d make seeing glass art a priority while you’re in the area.
From Seattle Times
He described walking in and, instead of seeing glass racks of wine, there would be a 30-inch wooden cutting board, salvaged from a Winn-Dixie in central Florida, full of snacks and canapés that guests would get when they sit down.
From Washington Times
People are not going to love walking into Apple Stores and seeing glass cases full of gold watches they’ll never be able to afford.
From Slate
The instrument case, in which are placed these following things in their several divisions: The glass or seeing glass.
From Project Gutenberg
As we are seeing glass becoming a feature of advanced yacht styling these days, this new 55 certainly shows the world what life is like on the cutting edge.
From Time Magazine Archive
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