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wineglass

[wahyn-glas, -glahs] / ˈwaɪnˌglæs, -ˌglɑs /


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“The wineglass was so delicate, and her touch so assured, that she could change its shape from round to oval without breaking it.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 1, 2026

That’s when Justice Antonin Scalia spoke, wineglass in hand, eyes beaming with excitement.

From Slate ● Aug. 10, 2023

I was the sergeant at arms, at Dick’s left, and, with stern taps on a wineglass, enforced the “one conversation” rule, lest the discussion fracture.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 23, 2023

Let them warm up, or wrap your hands around the bowl of the wineglass to impart some heat.

From New York Times ● Dec. 30, 2021

She tilted the wineglass back only enough to wet her lips.

From "Silent To The Bone" by E.L. Konigsburg

As they stood around waiting, they held wineglasses and sang “America the Beautiful” and “God Bless the USA.”

From Slate ● Mar. 4, 2024

Early birds carted off their treasures, while latecomers swarmed over boxes of stemless wineglasses and waffle-knit slippers, grabbing whatever they could carry or pry from the wall.

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 30, 2023

The abstinence in this case was real — the men drank juice out of wineglasses — and the event began with the singing of a hymn.

From New York Times ● Dec. 30, 2019

Ashley McHugh and her husband, Peter Dieringer, are among those bowling next to the wineglasses and associated cheese plate.

From Seattle Times ● Apr. 24, 2019

So instead I paint ginger ale bottles, wineglasses, ice cubes from the refrigerator, the glazed teapot, my mother’s fake pearl earrings.

From "Cat's Eye" by Margaret Atwood


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