\ ˈglas
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Definition of glass
(Entry 1 of 4)
1
: any of various amorphous materials formed from a melt by cooling to rigidity without crystallization: such as
a
: a usually transparent or translucent material consisting typically of a mixture of silicates
b
: a material (such as obsidian) produced by fast cooling of magma
b(1)
: an optical instrument or device that has one or more lenses and is designed to aid in the viewing of objects not readily seen
(2)
: field glasses, binoculars
—usually used in plural
c
glasses plural
: a device used to correct defects of vision or to protect the eyes that consists typically of a pair of glass or plastic lenses and the frame by which they are held in place
— called also eyeglasses, spectacles
3
: the quantity held by a glass container
4
: fiberglass
glass
verb
glassed;
glassing;
glasses
Definition of glass (Entry 2 of 4)
1a
: to provide with glass : glaze sense 1
b
: to enclose, case, or wall with glass
the sunroom was glassed in
2
: to make glassy
3a
: reflect
b
: to see mirrored
4
: to look at through an optical instrument (such as a pair of binoculars)
Glass
biographical name (1)
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Definition of Glass (Entry 3 of 4)
Carter 1858–1946 American statesman
Glass
biographical name (2)Definition of Glass (Entry 4 of 4)
Philip 1937– American composer
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Other Words from glass
Noun
glassful
\ ˈglas-ˌfu̇l
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noun
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noun
glassless
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adjective
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adjective
Examples of glass in a Sentence
Noun
The waiter filled our glasses with water. She drank two glasses of water. She was wearing dark glasses with thick black frames.
Recent Examples on the Web: Noun
In a conference room of a Catholic church in Luanda, Wanda furiously scribbled in her pink notebook, peeking over her glasses. — USA Today, "Were Wanda Tucker’s ancestors America’s first slaves? A difficult search for answers in far-away Angola," 22 Aug. 2019 The glasses, which the company has positioned as a limited release, represent Snap’s latest effort to build a new computing platform centered on the face. — Casey Newton, The Verge, "Google’s internal activism is spreading across tech companies," 14 Aug. 2019 In a 2-cup measuring glass, combine instant espresso powder and boiling water. — Dahlia Ghabour, The Courier-Journal, "Kentucky State Fair homemade cake winner is a delicious mix of bourbon, chocolate and nuts," 13 Aug. 2019 If there's a hurricane warning in your area but no evacuation order, be prepared to shelter yourself in a small room where there aren't any windows, such as a closet, and steer clear of structures like skylights and glass doors. — Daisy Hernandez, Popular Mechanics, "How Do Hurricanes Form?," 13 Aug. 2019 Now more than 150 years later, Cushman and the tradition of cartes de visite are preserved behind glass, cast in egg white for contemporary eyes to fall on and to wonder at the stories behind them. — Emily Toomey, Smithsonian, "The Actress Who Left the Stage to Become a Civil War Spy," 12 Aug. 2019 Once at Pierce County, one of her first changes was to request that maintenance swap her glass door for the janitor’s wooden one. — Josephine Peterson, The Seattle Times, "Pierce County Council’s Pam Roach won’t seek reelection," 12 Aug. 2019 The detective said the victim of the La Cañada break-in returned home at around 2:45 p.m. and discovered a glass door had been broken and the interior of the residence ransacked. — Sara Cardine, La Cañada Valley Sun, "Trio of suspects nabbed in Aug. 1 GPD chase tied to La Cañada break-in," 8 Aug. 2019 Finding the glass was a treasure hunt for Sui’s patient contractor, Petrit Coma. — Vanessa Lawrence, ELLE Decor, "Tour Anna Sui’s Stunning Greenwich Village Apartment," 7 Aug. 2019Recent Examples on the Web: Verb
As is growing more common in high-end residential buildings, the gym is lavishly appointed with the latest equipment and occupies its own glassed-in building on the plaza instead of being tucked in a windowless corner. — Los Angeles Times, "Los Angeles apartment owners race to add luxury amenities," 11 Aug. 2019 In addition to the glassed-in dining room, Waterfront Restaurant also offers patios overlooking the pristine bay of Green Bay. — Travel Wisconsin, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Where to find the best outdoor dining with a waterfront view in Wisconsin," 14 July 2019 The master bath was expanded to include a glassed-in shower with river stones set into the floor as well as an antique claw-foot tub. — Carol Riordan, courant.com, "Property of the week: 262 Kenyon Street, Hartford," 16 Nov. 2017 In November 2017, Semedo was investigated over two separate incidents relating to possession of a firearm in a Valencia nightclub and glassing a man over the head with a bottle. — SI.com, "Villarreal Defender Ruben Semedo Arrested for a Third Time for Kidnap and Assault Operation," 20 Feb. 2018 Steps away, in a separate room with a door, the toilet and glassed-in shower got illumination from a skylight. — Sara Lieberman, New York Times, "In Mexico, a Former Factory Is an Artful Hotel," 31 Mar. 2018 Sherman Samuel suggested a Pink Marble pattern from her Lulu & Georgia wallpaper collection for the more intimate glassed-in showroom, with flooring that's a vinyl decal from Atrafloor but looks like stone and brass inlay from a distance. — Jessica Ritz, latimes.com, "A DTLA jewelry designer's studio and showroom get a shining makeover," 26 May 2018 The stunning bathrooms combine tumbled marble, travertine, and glassed-in showers with multiple body sprays. — Joan Walden, courant.com, "Property of the Week: 485 Deercliff Road, Avon," 20 Oct. 2017 The sidewalk tables were filled with couples,