Glass: meaning, definitions and examples

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glass

[ ɡlæs ]

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drinkware

An object made of glass that is used for drinking liquids. It can come in various shapes and sizes, such as cups, tumblers, and goblets. Glassware is commonly used for serving water, juice, wine, and other beverages.

Synonyms

cup, goblet, tumbler

Examples of usage

She poured some water into the glass.
He raised his glass to toast the newlyweds.
The bartender placed a cocktail glass in front of her.

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material

A hard, brittle substance, typically transparent or translucent, made by fusing sand with soda and lime. Glass is widely used in windows, bottles, mirrors, and other household items.

Synonyms

crystal, mirror, pane

Examples of usage

The window shattered into pieces of glass.
She collected colored glass bottles for decoration.
The mirror reflected her image.

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make something shine

To cover or enclose with glass, as in a window. It can also refer to the action of fitting glass into a window frame or other structure to allow light to pass through.

Synonyms

encase, glaze, pane

Examples of usage

The artist glassed the painting to protect it.
The builder glassed the windows of the house.
She glassed the photograph before framing it.

Translations

Translations of the word "glass" in other languages:

🇵🇹 vidro

copo
vidro translúcido

🇮🇳 काँच

गिलास
शीशा

🇩🇪 Glas

🇮🇩 kaca

🇺🇦 скло

🇵🇱 szkło

🇯🇵 ガラス (garasu)

🇫🇷 verre

🇪🇸 vidrio

🇹🇷 cam

🇰🇷 유리 (yuri)

🇸🇦 زجاج (zujaj)

🇨🇿 sklo

🇸🇰 sklo

🇨🇳 玻璃 (bōlí)

🇸🇮 steklo

🇮🇸 gler

🇰🇿 шыны

🇬🇪 მინა (mina)

🇦🇿 şüşə

🇲🇽 vidrio

Word origin

The word 'glass' originated from the Old English word 'glæs', which is related to the Dutch 'glas' and German 'Glas'. The use of glass dates back to ancient civilizations such as the Egyptians, Romans, and Phoenicians, who developed techniques for making glass objects. The invention of glassblowing in the 1st century BCE revolutionized the production of glass items, leading to the widespread use of glass in architecture, art, and daily life.