lead glass

[ led ]

noun

1. glass containing lead oxide.

lead glass

/ lɛd /

noun

1. glass that contains lead oxide as a flux

Word History and Origins

Origin of lead glass¹

First recorded in 1855–60

Example Sentences

They maintained all the historic trim and all of the hand-carved millwork, which was done in Franklin, as well as the lead glass windows.

From Washington Times

Perhaps it felt right because of the house’s lead glass windows.

From Washington Times

Finally, a new, clear lead glass made in London gave us the objects we find in the Palace of Versailles.

From Washington Post

Televisions and monitors with cathode ray tubes are shrink-wrapped and trucked to a recycler that Tech Dump pays to handle the hazardous lead glass.

From Washington Times

Shattered lead glass was scattered about the floor.

From Washington Times