highball

[hahy-bawl] / ˈhaɪˌbɔl /

NOUN

glass

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bottle cup jar jug

STRONG

beaker chalice decanter goblet jigger mug pilsener pony snifter tumbler

NOUN

greeting

Synonyms

STRONGEST

hello nod ovation reception salute

STRONG

accosting acknowledgment address aloha ciao compliments hail heralding hi how-do-you-do howdy note notice regards respects rumble salaam salutation testimonial

WEAK

best wishes card compellation good wishes high-five letter speaking to ushering in what's happening

Antonyms

STRONG

heedlessness ignorance neglect

WEAK

farewell goodbye

VERB

greet

Synonyms

STRONGEST

accost acknowledge address approach attend embrace hail meet receive salute shake hands stop

STRONG

bow compliment curtsy flag herald nod recognize salaam shoulder

WEAK

call to exchange greetings extend one's hand high-five move to pay respects roll out the red carpet say hello say hi speak to tip one's hat usher in whistle for

Antonyms

STRONGEST

avoid disregard dodge ignore shun slight

WEAK

say farewell say goodbye

Example Sentences

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Pour or ladle into highball and top with a single star anise.

From Salon • Dec. 28, 2023

For contrast, a gulpable yuzu highball fizzes citrusy-sweet.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 8, 2023

Fill a highball glass with ice, and, if you like lime, wet the rim and inside of the glass with lime juice.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 28, 2023

Fill a highball glass three-quarters of the way with ice cubes, interspersing with cucumber wheels and watermelon ice, if using.

From Washington Post • Aug. 20, 2021

He'd served Eleanor clam chowder once in a highball glass.

From "Eleanor & Park" by Rainbow Rowell

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