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rummer

noun
rum·​mer | \ ˈrə-mər How to pronounce rummer (audio) \

Definition of rummer

: a large-bowled footed drinking glass often elaborately etched or engraved

Examples of rummer in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

 The weather held off until every rummer crossed the finish line, so that was really great. — Jennifer Johnson, chicagotribune.com, "Park Ridge Bubble Run raises money for childhood cancer foundation," 20 Aug. 2019 Rummer homes were equipped with energy efficient elements including radiant heat system and passive solar heating and cooling. — Janet Eastman, OregonLive.com, "Cool Robert Rummer-built midcentury modern has a glass-wrapped atrium (photos)," 9 June 2017

First Known Use of rummer

1625, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for rummer

German or Dutch; German Römer, from Dutch roemer

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