stemless

adjective

stem·​less ˈstem-ləs How to pronounce stemless (audio)
: having no stem : acaulescent

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These stunning iridescent cups—available in lowball, highball or stemless wine glass—add a pop of color to any occasion. Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 2 July 2025 The stemless, tapered form with generous strokes of pistachio green is a fresh take on traditional highballs. Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 17 June 2025 With that in mind, stemless glasses make more sense for red wine than for white—which is usually served chilled—and in a sit-down dining rather than standing situation. Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 10 June 2025 Their growth form can be climbers, shrubs, tree-like and stemless plants, all commonly known as palms. Kurt Snibbe, Oc Register, 13 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for stemless

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First Known Use

1753, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of stemless was in 1753

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“Stemless.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stemless. Accessed 3 Aug. 2025.

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