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

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

His attention only wavers away from Celia once, when Chandresh knocks over a heavy crystal wineglass that narrowly avoids crashing into one of the candelabras, spilling red wine over the gold brocade of the tablecloth.

From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern