rocks glass
noun
plural rocks glasses
: a short tumbler (see tumbler entry 2) used especially for a cocktail that is served over ice
Combine all the ingredients in a shaker, shake vigorously. Strain and serve on the rocks—in a rocks glass …—
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Wipe the rim of a rocks glass with the orange slice.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Apr. 2025
Dip rim of a rocks glass in additional lime juice, and then dip in Tajín or salt; fill glass to the top with ice.
—Brendan Le, People.com, 10 Apr. 2025
Upgrade to the larger basket and add two rocks glasses and a book.
—Jené Luciani Sena, Fox News, 25 Jan. 2025
Strain either over fresh ice in a large rocks glass or up in a coupe.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 11 Mar. 2025
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Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Apr. 2025
Dip rim of a rocks glass in additional lime juice, and then dip in Tajín or salt; fill glass to the top with ice.
—Brendan Le, People.com, 10 Apr. 2025
Upgrade to the larger basket and add two rocks glasses and a book.
—Jené Luciani Sena, Fox News, 25 Jan. 2025
Strain either over fresh ice in a large rocks glass or up in a coupe.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 11 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for rocks glass
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“Rocks glass.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rocks%20glass. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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