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vase

noun
\ US usually ˈvās How to pronounce vase (audio) ; Canadian usually and US also ˈvāz How to pronounce vase (audio) ; British usually, Canadian also, and US sometimes ˈväz How to pronounce vase (audio) \

Definition of vase

: a usually round vessel of greater depth than width used chiefly as an ornament or for holding flowers

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Other Words from vase

vaselike \ -​ˌlÄ«k How to pronounce vaselike (audio) \ adjective

Examples of vase in a Sentence

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Ballard Designs offers Sunbrella fabric by the yard with a pretty lemon-and-leaf print that would be great on patio pillows or cushions; there are faux lemon branches here as well, to tuck in a vase or basket. Kim Cook, Houston Chronicle, "Hello, yellow! Home decor’s upbeat hue should be used right," 12 July 2019 Then, each goes through a process of digital enhancement — the subtraction of eyes and ears, the addition of clip-art slogans and logos, maybe a vintage banner in the background or a vase of flowers in the foreground. Ray Mark Rinaldi, The Know, "At Leon Gallery, the allure and danger of our Instagram lives," 4 Aug. 2019 Ballard Designs offers Sunbrella fabric by the yard with a pretty lemon-and-leaf print that would be great on patio pillows or cushions; there are faux lemon branches here as well, to tuck in a vase or basket. Kim Cook, Houston Chronicle, "Hello, yellow! Home decor’s upbeat hue should be used right," 12 July 2019 Ballard Designs offers Sunbrella fabric by the yard with a pretty lemon-and-leaf print that would be great on patio pillows or cushions; there are faux lemon branches here as well, to tuck in a vase or basket. Washington Post, "Hello, yellow: Home decor’s upbeat hue should be used right," 3 July 2019 There’s no one that paints transparent water in a vase better than Manet. Steve Johnson, chicagotribune.com, "'Manet and Modern Beauty' now at the Art Institute suggests that you don't know your Manet," 12 June 2019 One photo shows a vase of autumn roses from flower breeder David Austin, mixed with berries and colorful leaves. Elise Taylor, Vogue, "A Glimpse Inside Princess Eugenie’s Extravagant, Flower-Filled Wedding Reception," 18 Oct. 2018 Remember as a kid seeing cuttings in a little vase of water? Kenneth Setzer, miamiherald, "Houseplant advice for the millennial (or anyone) who doesn’t have a green thumb," 11 July 2018 The event will take place at 170 Elm St. For $35, participants will receive a glass of wine, light refreshments and will paint flowers in a vase on a choice of slate or canvas. Courant Community, "Community News For The Enfield Edition," 1 May 2018

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First Known Use of vase

1629, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for vase

borrowed from French, going back to Middle French, borrowed from Latin vās "container, vessel," going back to Italic *wāss- of obscure origin

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vase

noun

English Language Learners Definition of vase

: a container that is used for holding flowers or for decoration

vase

noun
\ ˈvās How to pronounce vase (audio) , ˈvāz\

Kids Definition of vase

: an often round container of greater depth than width used chiefly for ornament or for flowers

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