as in glass
a container used for drinking liquids that has a round bowl on top of a stem attached to a flat base
The water was served in fancy crystal goblets.
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Recent Examples of goblet
Leave time to check out the Mardi Gras Museum inside the courthouse, which includes more than 800 pieces of Carnival flair, from costumes and goblets to throws and dresses.
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Amanda Ogle,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Apr. 2026
If using a weight, hold it vertically in front of you or in a goblet position at your chest.
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Currie Engel,
Health,
1 Apr. 2026
The goblet style offers a subtle twist on the pinch pleat, creating a slightly more decorative look at the top of the panel.
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Charlotte Observer,
30 Mar. 2026
To round out the Mary Kay sensibility—beauty without eros—big earners received diamond bumblebee pins, golden goblets, and birthstone rings.
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Dan Piepenbring,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Mar. 2026
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Amanda Ogle,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Apr. 2026
If using a weight, hold it vertically in front of you or in a goblet position at your chest.
—
Currie Engel,
Health,
1 Apr. 2026
The goblet style offers a subtle twist on the pinch pleat, creating a slightly more decorative look at the top of the panel.
—
Charlotte Observer,
30 Mar. 2026
To round out the Mary Kay sensibility—beauty without eros—big earners received diamond bumblebee pins, golden goblets, and birthstone rings.
—
Dan Piepenbring,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for goblet
Noun
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Start with a tidy desk and a glass of water, then batch related tasks so your focus stays strong through the afternoon.
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The structural glazing is cleverly integrated into the hull and superstructure, with each pane of glass uniquely shaped and tinted to blend seamlessly with the steel and aluminum.
Noun
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The Aspiron Canister Vacuum is designed with a powerful brushless motor, three-stage filtration system, and large dust cup that keeps shoppers from having to constantly empty it.
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Gardencup specializes in gourmet salads and bowls layered in a unique, portable cup—just shake, pour and eat.
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“Goblet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/goblet. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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