goblet
/ˈɡɒblət/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈɡɑːblət/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈgä-blət/ (ame, mw)
goblet — noun
- gobletsingular
- gobletsplural
1. A drinking cup with a long thin stem and a flat round base, topped by a wide bow
A drinking cup with a long thin stem and a flat round base, topped by a wide bowl-shaped opening. Goblets are normally crafted from materials such as glass, crystal, or silver. They have no handles and are most often used for serving wine at formal dinners and celebrations.
Kyoko filled the crystal goblet with chilled water before the toast.
goblet + of + [liquid]
An antique silver goblet rested on the mantelpiece of the old inn.
adjective + goblet: antique silver
The bride and groom raised their golden goblets at the wedding feast.
Dimitri examined the delicate stem of the goblet before buying it.
A heavy goblet made of dark green glass sat beside the candle.
- chalice
specifically a ceremonial or religious cup, often more ornate and associated with ritual
- wine glass
everyday term for a stemmed glass; the bowl is typically narrower than a goblet's
- stemware
the broader category covering all drinking vessels with a stem and base, including goblets, wine glasses, and flutes
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Distinct from a wine glass: a goblet has a wider, more rounded bowl and a heavier, often decorative stem. Wine glasses have narrower, tapered bowls designed to concentrate aroma.