glasswork

noun

glass·​work ˈglas-ˌwərk How to pronounce glasswork (audio)
1
a
: the manufacture of glass or glassware
also : glaziers' work
b
glassworks plural : glasshouse sense 1
2
glassworker noun

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There’s the 1969 Glass Bag, composed of glass pastilles by Venini, a famed Italian glassworks company founded in Venice in 1921. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 25 Sep. 2024 It was partially inspired by Louis Comfort Tiffany’s iconic glasswork, per the outlet. Hedy Phillips, Peoplemag, 10 Sep. 2024 It was partially inspired Louis Comfort Tiffany’s iconic glasswork, according to Vogue. Hedy Phillips, Peoplemag, 10 June 2024 Bell, who went on to co-found the glasswork firm Clayton and Bell, lived at the apartment in question while Burlison occupied the property next door. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 16 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for glasswork 

Word History

First Known Use

1611, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

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The first known use of glasswork was in 1611

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“Glasswork.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/glasswork. Accessed 18 Dec. 2024.

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