goblet

noun

gob·​let ˈgä-blət How to pronounce goblet (audio)
1
archaic : a bowl-shaped drinking vessel without handles
2
: a drinking vessel (as of glass) with a foot and stem compare tumbler

Examples of goblet in a Sentence

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Later, the Aztecs are said to have used it to flavor a chocolate beverage, served in golden goblets to Emperor Moctezuma. Tribune News Service, Boston Herald, 15 Feb. 2024 International Delight is giving Love is Blind fans something to fill their mugs (or golden goblets). Luke Chinman, People.com, 8 Jan. 2025 This set of four crystal goblets adds a touch of elegance to any drink. Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 6 Dec. 2024 Trainers recommend starting out with simple exercises like bicep curls, goblet squats and shoulder presses. Jennifer Shanker, Flow Space, 22 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for goblet 

Word History

Etymology

Middle English gobelet, from Anglo-French goblet

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of goblet was in the 14th century

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“Goblet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/goblet. Accessed 17 Feb. 2025.

Kids Definition

goblet

noun
gob·​let ˈgäb-lət How to pronounce goblet (audio)
: a drinking glass with a foot and stem
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