wineglass
Americannoun
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wineglasses
plural
noun
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a glass drinking vessel, typically having a small bowl on a stem, with a flared foot
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Also called: wineglassful. the amount that such a glass will hold
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Etymology
Origin of wineglass
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
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
Mr. D waved his hand again, and the wineglass changed into a firesh can of Diet Coke.
From "The Lightning Thief" by Rick Riordan
As they stood around waiting, they held wineglasses and sang “America the Beautiful” and “God Bless the USA.”
From Slate ● Mar. 4, 2024
Early birds carted off their treasures, while latecomers swarmed over boxes of stemless wineglasses and waffle-knit slippers, grabbing whatever they could carry or pry from the wall.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 30, 2023
Your host needs an accurate head count to order a turkey, haul chairs up from the basement, polish the silver, rinse the wineglasses and buy the groceries.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 13, 2022
How many wineglasses, tablecloths, sweaters, pairs of shoes and beauty products do we really need?
From Washington Post ● Mar. 8, 2022
“I knew you’d come back for your drink, if nothing else . . .” She nodded to a nearby table, empty except for a pair of wineglasses.
From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss
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