goblet

noun

gob·​let ˈgä-blət How to pronounce goblet (audio)
1
archaic : a bowl-shaped drinking vessel without handles
2
: a drinking vessel (as of glass) with a foot and stem compare tumbler

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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). 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 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 Only time, and perhaps a few more golden goblets, will tell. Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 31 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for goblet

Word History

Etymology

Middle English gobelet, from Anglo-French goblet

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of goblet was in the 14th century

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“Goblet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/goblet. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.

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goblet

noun
gob·​let ˈgäb-lət How to pronounce goblet (audio)
: a drinking glass with a foot and stem

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