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wineglass

[wahyn-glas, -glahs] / ˈwaɪnˌglæs, -ˌglɑs /


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“The wineglass was so delicate, and her touch so assured, that she could change its shape from round to oval without breaking it.”

From The Wall Street Journal Jan. 1, 2026

That’s when Justice Antonin Scalia spoke, wineglass in hand, eyes beaming with excitement.

From Slate Aug. 10, 2023

I was the sergeant at arms, at Dick’s left, and, with stern taps on a wineglass, enforced the “one conversation” rule, lest the discussion fracture.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 23, 2023

Wrapped in beige cashmere, fully made up, seated on expensive furniture with wineglass in hand, Ms. Qualley looks like she belongs there.

From New York Times Nov. 10, 2021

For a moment, her stomach flickered with a panic she didn’t quite understand, but when she caught a glimpse of her face in the reflection of the wineglass, it was hers.

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny

As they stood around waiting, they held wineglasses and sang “America the Beautiful” and “God Bless the USA.”

From Slate Mar. 4, 2024

Early birds carted off their treasures, while latecomers swarmed over boxes of stemless wineglasses and waffle-knit slippers, grabbing whatever they could carry or pry from the wall.

From Los Angeles Times Mar. 30, 2023

Your host needs an accurate head count to order a turkey, haul chairs up from the basement, polish the silver, rinse the wineglasses and buy the groceries.

From Seattle Times Nov. 13, 2022

How many wineglasses, tablecloths, sweaters, pairs of shoes and beauty products do we really need?

From Washington Post Mar. 8, 2022

My brother and I have cranberry juice in our wineglasses.

From "Cat's Eye" by Margaret Atwood




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