as in glasses
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 goblets
Keep an eye out for red water goblets for storing candy in.
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Ashley Poskin, Martha Stewart, 1 Feb. 2026
Save on vintage-looking wine glasses that look like the show’s go-to goblets and a regal area rug.
—Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 22 Jan. 2026
Other photos shared show the wedding's table settings, featuring amber goblets, burgundy flowers, and a sea of twinkly lights.
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 18 Nov. 2025
The trend expert says ruby-toned tableware, gold flatware, and amethyst glass goblets, set atop a metallic table runner, can set the scene to perfection.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Nov. 2025
Two decades later, those goblets remain a hallmark of my Thanksgiving dinner—along with an eclectic mix of guests.
—Editors Of Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 21 Oct. 2025
Ensconced in a historic palazzo in the city’s San Frediano neighborhood—long a haven for artisans—Moleria Locchi earned its reputation in the 1800s for painstakingly restoring glass and crystal treasures ranging from antique goblets to Murano candelabras.
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 5 Sep. 2025
Ashley Poskin, Martha Stewart, 1 Feb. 2026
Save on vintage-looking wine glasses that look like the show’s go-to goblets and a regal area rug.
—Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 22 Jan. 2026
Other photos shared show the wedding's table settings, featuring amber goblets, burgundy flowers, and a sea of twinkly lights.
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 18 Nov. 2025
The trend expert says ruby-toned tableware, gold flatware, and amethyst glass goblets, set atop a metallic table runner, can set the scene to perfection.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Nov. 2025
Two decades later, those goblets remain a hallmark of my Thanksgiving dinner—along with an eclectic mix of guests.
—Editors Of Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 21 Oct. 2025
Ensconced in a historic palazzo in the city’s San Frediano neighborhood—long a haven for artisans—Moleria Locchi earned its reputation in the 1800s for painstakingly restoring glass and crystal treasures ranging from antique goblets to Murano candelabras.
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 5 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for goblets
Noun
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Load your top rack with cups, mugs, glasses, stemware, plastic items, large utensils, and small bowls and plates.—
Jessica Elliott,
Dallas Morning News,
10 Feb. 2026
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Korinek is youthful and slender, with delicate wire-frame glasses and a faintly red beard.—
Josh Tyrangiel,
The Atlantic,
10 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Millions of professionals power through their workday with copious cups of coffee—but most aren’t dropping by the office Nespresso machine more often than Nestlé CEO Philipp Navratil.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
5 Feb. 2026
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Always look for silver items, including cups, plates, and vases.—
Gabi De la Rosa,
Southern Living,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Goblets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/goblets. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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