green glass

noun

1. glass of low quality, colored green by impurities in the materials from which it is made.

green glass

noun

1. glass in its natural colour, usually greenish as a result of metallic substances in the raw materials

Word History and Origins

Origin of green glass¹

First recorded in 1650–60

Example Sentences

“I spent all my life intimidated by any H2O product that is packaged in a green glass bottle,” said a TikTok user named makeupartistatlaw, who, inspired by Paltrow’s beverage, reviewed the brand.

From Washington Post

During at least two days of the trial, which ended Thursday with a judgment in Paltrow’s favor, the actress toted a half-liter green glass bottle from which she took fortifying swigs.

From Washington Post

When Paltrow took the stand Friday afternoon, her serene disposition was punctuated by occasional tight, benevolent smiles and sips from a green glass Mountain Valley Spring Water bottle.

From Washington Post

They use green glass for reds meant to age a year or two, to protect them from light damage.

From Washington Post

A female body was found buried with an array of high quality goods such as a complete ornate glass bowl made of pale green glass, multiple rings made of copper alloy, a silver "zoomorphic" ring, brooches, discs, iron belt fittings and objects made of ivory.

From BBC