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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Its compact size even leaves room for other necessities, like water goblets and reading glasses, on your nightstand. Sharon Greenthal, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Oct. 2024 Stanbury, giddy that the drama has nothing to do with her for once, continues to have her massive goblet topped off with champagne as the girls bicker away. Shamira Ibrahim, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2024 Stick them in a fancy goblet, picnic pail, or mint julep cup, depending on the event. Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 27 Oct. 2024 Served by impeccably dressed waiters, guests sipped from crystal goblets and ate from fine porcelain using silver cutlery. Oscar Holland, CNN, 11 Oct. 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 3 Dec. 2024.

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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