milk glass

Thân thiện

A collector carefully displays a piece of milk glass on a shelf.

Definition

1. 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.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a milky white translucent or opaque glass

Từ đồng nghĩa

• opal glass