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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Fill a rocks glass halfway with ice.
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Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 June 2026
Strain over ice into a rocks glass.
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Angela Hansberger,
AJC.com,
25 June 2026
Briefly shake to incorporate the ingredients, then pour into a large rocks glass.
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Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
20 June 2026
Place a large ice cube in the prepared rocks glass.
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Kate Bradshaw,
Mercury News,
9 June 2026
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Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 June 2026
Strain over ice into a rocks glass.
—
Angela Hansberger,
AJC.com,
25 June 2026
Briefly shake to incorporate the ingredients, then pour into a large rocks glass.
—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
20 June 2026
Place a large ice cube in the prepared rocks glass.
—
Kate Bradshaw,
Mercury News,
9 June 2026
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 5 Jul. 2026.
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