: a usually round vessel of greater depth than width used chiefly as an ornament or for holding flowers
vaselike
ˈvās-ˌlīk 
adjective
Canadian usually and US also ˈvāz-;
British usually, Canadian also, and US sometimes ˈväz-
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Even small exposures—such as licking pollen off fur or drinking water from a vase containing lilies—can be toxic.
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Encyclopedia Britannica, 15 May 2026
The flowers fill the garden with a fresh, citrusy scent that Wash says lingers long after being cut and put into vases.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 14 May 2026
Events range from making flower crowns to seasonal vase arranging — no experience needed.
—Mindy Sink, Denver Post, 14 May 2026
The gleaming cube vase holds the light yet intoxicating scent.
—Gretta Monahan, Boston Herald, 14 May 2026
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Encyclopedia Britannica, 15 May 2026
The flowers fill the garden with a fresh, citrusy scent that Wash says lingers long after being cut and put into vases.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 14 May 2026
Events range from making flower crowns to seasonal vase arranging — no experience needed.
—Mindy Sink, Denver Post, 14 May 2026
The gleaming cube vase holds the light yet intoxicating scent.
—Gretta Monahan, Boston Herald, 14 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for vase
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