glassblowing

American  

[glas-bloh-ing] / ˈglæsˌbloʊ ɪŋ /

noun

1. the art or process of forming or shaping a mass of molten or heat-softened glass into ware by blowing blowing blow air into it through a tube.

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Other Word Forms

• glassblower noun

Etymology

Origin of glassblowing

First recorded in 1820–30; glass + blowing

Example Sentences

The idea came about after another co-founder, a coder and glassblowing artist named Jim McKelvey, couldn’t sell one of his sculptural glass faucets because he couldn’t accept credit cards.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 3, 2026

She began glassblowing as an undergraduate and has continued the practice throughout her career.

From Science Daily • Dec. 16, 2025

Bring home a souvenir that’s both memorable and functional by taking a glassblowing workshop at The Glass Asylum in Chagrin Falls, about 30 minutes from downtown Cleveland.

From Salon • Mar. 30, 2025

As someone who did not grow up exposed to art and glassblowing, Mitchell hopes to inspire a new generation of artists by rejuvenating the visual arts after-school program at the Watts Labor Community Action Committee.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 2024

When the tube is successfully prepared so far as the glassblowing goes it may be rinsed with strong pure alcohol both inside and out, and dried.

From On Laboratory Arts by Threlfall, Richard