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shot glass

American  

noun

  1. a small, heavy glass for serving a shot of whiskey or liquor.


Example Sentences

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And as hundreds of thousands of people flock to his show this summer, some Bad Bunny fans are seeking more lasting souvenirs than a photo, shot glass or fridge magnet.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 21, 2025

With his bare hands, he secures its head and puts its jaws over a shot glass covered in cling film.

From BBC • May 16, 2025

If dinner hasn’t given you enough Ramsay, maybe a shot glass, cookbook or tote bag is in order.

From Washington Post • Feb. 17, 2023

Then you pour a shot of sake into a sake cup or shot glass and balance it on the two chopsticks like a wee hat.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 29, 2021

Someone opens a third- story window and throws out a shot glass, and off it goes spinning, over and over, down toward the rue Vauborel, and out of sight.

From "All the Light We Cannot See" by Anthony Doerr