as in glass
a container used for drinking liquids that has a round bowl on top of a stem attached to a flat base
The water was served in fancy crystal goblets.
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Recent Examples of goblet
There are several variations, including the front squat, goblet squat (holding a weight or kettle bell), back squat (holding a bar on the shoulders) and the split squat (stationary lunge).
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Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 13 Sep. 2025
Ensconced in a historic palazzo in the city’s San Frediano neighborhood—long a haven for artisans—Moleria Locchi earned its reputation in the 1800s for painstakingly restoring glass and crystal treasures ranging from antique goblets to Murano candelabras.
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 5 Sep. 2025
The must-try signature: a goblet of gin and tonic infused with crunchy, green pepperoncinis.
—Nicole Trilivas, Travel + Leisure, 2 Sep. 2025
Other beverage options from U.S. Open partners include Moët & Chandon served in golden goblets, available at Champagne carts, as well as a new Ice Mimosa cocktail at the Clubhouse Bar.
—Kristen Tauer, Footwear News, 16 Aug. 2025
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Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 13 Sep. 2025
Ensconced in a historic palazzo in the city’s San Frediano neighborhood—long a haven for artisans—Moleria Locchi earned its reputation in the 1800s for painstakingly restoring glass and crystal treasures ranging from antique goblets to Murano candelabras.
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 5 Sep. 2025
The must-try signature: a goblet of gin and tonic infused with crunchy, green pepperoncinis.
—Nicole Trilivas, Travel + Leisure, 2 Sep. 2025
Other beverage options from U.S. Open partners include Moët & Chandon served in golden goblets, available at Champagne carts, as well as a new Ice Mimosa cocktail at the Clubhouse Bar.
—Kristen Tauer, Footwear News, 16 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for goblet
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Use the bottom of a heavy glass or measuring cup to smash carrots, without breaking them, to about 1/2-inch thickness.—
Madalyn Bendgen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 Oct. 2025
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Golden artisanal glass tiles also will embellish the exterior, echoing the grandeur and elegance of the Forbidden City’s imperial past, according to the brand.—
Denni Hu,
Footwear News,
28 Oct. 2025
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And the person who poured the beverage is revealed to be someone disguised in a giant Dunkin’ cup.—
Erin Clements,
PEOPLE,
23 Oct. 2025
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That’ll be a lot for chiliheads to sample, but a portion of the proceeds from each tasting kit purchased ($15 for eight sample cups) always supports a local cause.—
Randy McMullen,
Mercury News,
23 Oct. 2025
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“Goblet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/goblet. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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