goblet

[ gob-lit ]

noun

1. a drinking glass with a foot and stem.
2. Archaic. a bowl-shaped drinking vessel with no handles.

goblet

/ ˈɡɒblɪt /

noun

1. a vessel for drinking, usually of glass or metal, with a base and stem but without handles
2. archaic.
   a large drinking cup shaped like a bowl

Word History and Origins

Origin of goblet¹

1300–50; Middle English gobelet < Old French, diminutive of gobel cup ≪ Celtic

Word History and Origins

Origin of goblet¹

C14: from Old French gobelet a little cup, from gobel ultimately of Celtic origin

Example Sentences

With hair that Marissa’s brother compared to that of ’80s R&B singer El DeBarge and a wardrobe of leather pants and Coogi sweaters, Ramses also is the first person on “Love Is Blind” to quote James Baldwin or use the phrase “hammer of American imperialism” between sips from a golden goblet.

From Los Angeles Times

It's been 10 years since Joffrey Baratheon was served his just desserts — pigeon pie, to be specific, followed by a golden goblet of strangler poison.

From Salon

Tennant, 52, has had an extensive career in film, television and radio, including Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Broadchurch and Good Omens.

From BBC

Another must-see on every Roman tourist’s list was on the island of Rhodes, where one could gaze at a wine goblet said be cast from Helen of Troy’s perfect breast.

From Slate

One volador runs a goblet with copal incense up and down the bodies of his colleagues.

From Los Angeles Times

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