Synonyms

wineglass

American

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

noun

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

wineglass British

/ ˈwaɪnˌɡlɑːs /

noun

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

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“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

Wrapped in beige cashmere, fully made up, seated on expensive furniture with wineglass in hand, Ms. Qualley looks like she belongs there.

From New York Times • Nov. 10, 2021

Often the games are interrupted by a family dog barking in the background, an internet connection failing or a wineglass tragically going empty.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 28, 2020

She tilted the wineglass back only enough to wet her lips.

From "Silent To The Bone" by E.L. Konigsburg

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