wineglass

Example Sentences

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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

His attention only wavers away from Celia once, when Chandresh knocks over a heavy crystal wineglass that narrowly avoids crashing into one of the candelabras, spilling red wine over the gold brocade of the tablecloth.

From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern