Goblet: meaning, definitions and examples

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goblet

 

[ หˆษกษ’blษชt ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

drinkware

A goblet is a drinking glass with a stem and a base, often used for serving wine or other beverages.

Synonyms

chalice, cup, wine glass

Examples of usage

  • She raised the goblet to her lips and took a sip of the rich, red wine.
  • The king drank from the golden goblet during the grand feast.
Context #2 | Noun

literature

In literature, a goblet is often depicted as a ceremonial cup or vessel, symbolizing wealth, power, or magical properties.

Synonyms

chalice, cup, vessel

Examples of usage

  • The hero found the enchanted goblet hidden in the depths of the forest.
  • The evil sorcerer used the goblet to cast spells and control the kingdom.

Translations

Translations of the word "goblet" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น cรกlice

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅเคฏเคพเคฒเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Kelch

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ piala

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะตะปะธั…

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ kielich

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ดใƒ–ใƒฌใƒƒใƒˆ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท calice

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ cรกliz

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kadeh

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ž”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูƒุฃุณ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kalich

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ kalich

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้ซ˜่„šๆฏ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ kelih

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ kalkur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะพะบะฐะป

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒคแƒ˜แƒแƒšแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qษ™dษ™h

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ cรกliz

Etymology

The word 'goblet' originated from the Old French word 'gobelet', which means 'drinking cup'. It came into English in the late 14th century. Goblets have been used throughout history for ceremonial, religious, and everyday purposes, often made of precious materials like gold or silver. They continue to be a symbol of celebration and luxury in modern times.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #19,555, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.