stained glass

noun

1. glass that has been colored, enameled, painted, or stained, especially by having pigments baked onto its surface or by having various metallic oxides fused into it, as used in church windows, decorative lampshades, etc.

stained glass

noun

1. 1. glass that has been coloured in any of various ways, as by fusing with a film of metallic oxide or burning pigment into the surface, used esp for church windows
   2. ( as modifier )

      a stained-glass window

Other Words From

• stained-glass adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of stained glass¹

First recorded in 1785–95

Example Sentences

In this series, we highlight local makers and artists, from woodworkers to ceramists, weavers to stained glass artists, who are forging their own path making innovative products in our city.

From Los Angeles Times

With its stained glass, dark wood interiors and high-backed chairs, the restaurant had been a 24-hour fine-dining spot for politicians, business leaders, entertainment industry figures and anyone seeking to celebrate a special occasion.

From Los Angeles Times

Hotel representatives say that the teal, red and yellow floral masterpiece over the Palm Court dining room is the largest piece of stained glass in the Pacific Northwest.

From Seattle Times

All the cracks had disappeared as if they’d never existed, while the hole from the crossbow’s arrow had been filled in with what looked like a small piece of blue stained glass.

From Literature

Then they morphed into a beautiful stained glass pattern that was almost church-like, but still pulsing to the beat.

From Los Angeles Times