goblet

noun

gob·​let ˈgä-blət How to pronounce goblet (audio)
1
archaic : a bowl-shaped drinking vessel without handles
2
: a drinking vessel (as of glass) with a foot and stem compare tumbler

Examples of goblet in a Sentence

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International Delight is giving Love is Blind fans something to fill their mugs (or golden goblets). Luke Chinman, People.com, 8 Jan. 2025 This set of four crystal goblets adds a touch of elegance to any drink. Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 6 Dec. 2024 Trainers recommend starting out with simple exercises like bicep curls, goblet squats and shoulder presses. Jennifer Shanker, Flow Space, 22 Nov. 2024 The piece ran under an illustration of a black spatula dripping sinister goblets of melting plastic, against a background of bilious green. Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 24 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for goblet 

Word History

Etymology

Middle English gobelet, from Anglo-French goblet

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of goblet was in the 14th century

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“Goblet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/goblet. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.

Kids Definition

goblet

noun
gob·​let ˈgäb-lət How to pronounce goblet (audio)
: a drinking glass with a foot and stem
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