vas

¹

[ vas ]

noun

, Anatomy, Zoology, Botany.

, plural va·sa [vey, -s, uh].

1. a vessel or duct.

vas-

²

1. variant of vaso- before a vowel:

   vasectomy.

vas-

¹

combining_form

1. a variant of vaso-

vas

²

/ væs /

noun

1. anatomy zoology a vessel, duct, or tube that carries a fluid

Word History and Origins

Origin of vas¹

First recorded in 1645–55, vas is from the Latin word vās vessel

Word History and Origins

Origin of vas¹

C17: from Latin: vessel

Example Sentences

Highlights from the foundation's donation include the David vases from 1351, which revolutionised the dating for blue and white ceramics with their discovery.

From BBC

“I tried to give vases and cups to my aunt, but she doesn’t use them,” she says.

From Los Angeles Times

Sometimes, the shapes in “Pluriverse assembly” suggest familiar objects — a simple light bulb, for instance, or a changing typology of ancient Greek vases, like an amphora or an oenochoe jug.

From Los Angeles Times

The couple were surrounded by framed photographs and vases from their home, as well as cards from friends.

From BBC

“For others, it goes beyond that with the incorporation of flowers, vases, twinkle lights, LED candles, framed artwork and more.”

From Los Angeles Times