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Definitions

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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Real glassware — my highball glass had dimples, which conveniently made it easier to grip in the dark — added a classy touch.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 2, 2024

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

So that’s twice he got whipped by a highball.

From Washington Post • Sep. 15, 2022

Strain the mixture into two highball glasses filled with ice, top with seltzer, and garnish with lavender and lemon slices.

From Salon • Apr. 16, 2022

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

From "Eleanor & Park" by Rainbow Rowell