liqueur glass
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The host carefully pours a colorful drink into a small liqueur glass on the table.
Definition
Noun: A liqueur glass is a small, stemmed glass specifically designed for serving a small portion of liqueur, typically consumed after a meal.
Usage
A liqueur glass is used to serve strong, sweet, and often aromatic liqueurs in a small, measured quantity. Its design, usually with a stem and a narrow bowl, helps concentrate the aroma and allows the drinker to savor it slowly.
Examples
- The waiter brought the amaretto in a delicate liqueur glass.
- She collected antique crystal liqueur glasses.
- Pour the Grand Marnier into a liqueur glass and serve it with the dessert.
Advanced Usage
- The term specifies the vessel itself. The act of drinking from it is simply "drinking a liqueur."
- It is distinct from a shot glass, which is smaller, stemless, and used for spirits consumed quickly.
Variants and Related Words
- Cordial glass: A synonym for liqueur glass, as liqueurs are also called cordials.
- Pony glass: Another term for a very small glass used for liqueurs or spirits.
Synonyms
- Cordial glass
Antonyms
- There is no direct antonym, but larger drinking vessels like a wine glass, tumbler, or beer mug serve contrasting functions.
Related Phrases
- To serve in a liqueur glass: This phrase describes the specific action of presenting the drink.
- The digestif should be served in a liqueur glass.
The host carefully pours a colorful drink into a small liqueur glass on the table.
Noun
- a small glass for serving a small amount of liqueur (typically after dinner)