wineglass

[ wahyn-glas, -glahs ]

noun

1. a drinking glass, as a goblet, having a foot and a stem and used specifically for serving wine.

wineglass

/ ˈwaɪnˌɡlɑːs /

noun

1. a glass drinking vessel, typically having a small bowl on a stem, with a flared foot
2. Also calledwineglassful the amount that such a glass will hold

Word History and Origins

Origin of wineglass¹

First recorded in 1700–10; wine + glass

Example Sentences

The day I was there for lunch, the dining room was buzzing with people clinking wineglasses and cooing over new babies.

From Seattle Times

Early birds carted off their treasures, while latecomers swarmed over boxes of stemless wineglasses and waffle-knit slippers, grabbing whatever they could carry or pry from the wall.

From Los Angeles Times

Your host needs an accurate head count to order a turkey, haul chairs up from the basement, polish the silver, rinse the wineglasses and buy the groceries.

From Seattle Times

The opening credits set the tone: A series of upscale accouterments — wineglasses, handbags, fine furniture — explode, one by one.

From New York Times

Ticket includes 10 tastings, a program guide, disposable wineglass and wrist band.

From Seattle Times