drinking glass
Definition
- Noun:
- A container for holding liquids while drinking: A "drinking glass" is a vessel, typically made of glass, designed to hold a beverage for the purpose of drinking from it. It is a common household item.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- She filled the drinking glass with cold water.
- Please set a drinking glass at each place on the table.
- The bartender handed me a clean drinking glass for my soda.
Advanced Usage
- "To raise a drinking glass": To lift one's glass, often in a toast.
- He raised his drinking glass to propose a toast to the newlyweds.
Variants and Related Words
- Glass (n): Often used as a shorter, more common term for a drinking glass.
- Could you bring me a glass of water?
- Tumbler (n): A type of drinking glass without a stem or handle.
- Goblet (n): A drinking glass with a stem and foot, often used for wine.
Synonyms
- Tumbler: A flat-bottomed drinking glass.
- Cup: A small bowl-shaped container for drinking, often with a handle (can be made of materials other than glass).
Related Phrases
- "Clink glasses": To touch one's drinking glass against another person's as part of a toast.
- The wedding guests clinked their drinking glasses together.
Noun
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a container for holding liquids while drinking
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