milk glass
Definition
- Noun:
- A type of glassware: "milk glass" refers to a specific kind of glass that is milky white in color. It is typically opaque or semi-translucent, resembling the color of milk.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The antique shop had a beautiful collection of Victorian milk glass.
- She collects vintage milk glass vases and bowls.
Advanced Usage
- As a material descriptor: The term is often used attributively to describe objects made from this material.
- The milk glass shade softened the light from the lamp.
Variants and Related Words
- Opal glass: A synonym sometimes used for a similar type of translucent white glass.
- Alabaster glass: Another related term for glass with a similar opaque, white appearance.
Synonyms
- Opaque white glass
- White translucent glass
Related Phrases
- Milk glass collectible: A common phrase in antique collecting circles.
- The milk glass collectible from the 1950s was highly valued.
Notes on Meaning
- The term specifically denotes the material's distinctive color and opacity. It is not used to describe a glass milk, but rather glass that milk.
Noun
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a milky white translucent or opaque glass
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