Waterford glass

noun

1. fine cut or gilded glass made in Waterford, Ireland, having a slight blue cast due to the presence of cobalt.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Waterford glass¹

First recorded in 1935–40

Example Sentences

A crystal chandelier of old Waterford glass forms a sparkling accent in the middle of the room.

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Some copies of an almost emerald green have changed hands in good faith as Waterford glass.

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The electric light glowed and sparkled from a lustre chandelier of Waterford glass.

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