wineglass

American  

[wahyn-glas, -glahs] / ˈwaɪnˌglæs, -ˌglɑs /

noun

1. a drinking glass, as a goblet, having a foot and a stem and used specifically for serving wine.

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wineglass British  

/ ˈwaɪnˌɡlɑːs /

noun

1. a glass drinking vessel, typically having a small bowl on a stem, with a flared foot

2. Also called: wineglassful.  the amount that such a glass will hold

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Etymology

Origin of wineglass

First recorded in 1700–10; wine + glass

Example Sentences

“The wineglass was so delicate, and her touch so assured, that she could change its shape from round to oval without breaking it.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 1, 2026

That’s when Justice Antonin Scalia spoke, wineglass in hand, eyes beaming with excitement.

From Slate • Aug. 10, 2023

I was the sergeant at arms, at Dick’s left, and, with stern taps on a wineglass, enforced the “one conversation” rule, lest the discussion fracture.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2023

Let them warm up, or wrap your hands around the bowl of the wineglass to impart some heat.

From New York Times • Dec. 30, 2021

I shove the wineglass into the sink and I stand there, leaning against the kitchen counter, the blood pounding in my ears.

From "The Girl on the Train" by Paula Hawkins