water glass
Americannoun
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water glasses
plural
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a drinking glass; tumbler.
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a glass container for holding water, as for growing bulbs, plants, or the like.
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a glass tube used to indicate water level, as in a boiler.
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a device for observing objects beneath the surface of the water, consisting essentially of an open tube or box with a glass bottom.
noun
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a viscous syrupy solution of sodium silicate in water: used as a protective coating for cement and a preservative, esp for eggs
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another name for water clock water gauge
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Etymology
Origin of water glass
First recorded in 1600–10
Example Sentences
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On his way, he spots a stray napkin and a water glass out of place.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 19, 2025
No water glass needed, in other words, because the door has disappeared.
From Science Daily ● Mar. 4, 2024
Get up to fill your water glass, take a phone call while standing, do a few stretches or squats at your desk, or step outside to take a short walk.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 9, 2023
Usually I just sip from my water glass, but that’s difficult if coffee is served away from the dinner table.
From Washington Post ● Oct. 6, 2022
A nurse refreshed a water glass beside Khaled’s bed.
From "Habibi" by Naomi Shihab Nye
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