cut glass

noun

: glass ornamented with patterns cut into its surface by an abrasive wheel and polished

Examples of cut glass in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Elegant cut glass in front of a glass tile back splash amplifies the sparkle, creating a multidimensional glass effect. Maggie Gillette, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Dec. 2023 These clear diamond cut glasses are perfect for sampling a series of premium spirits or creating your own whisky flights. Megan Boettcher, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Dec. 2023 Angie founded McCurtain Mosaics, working with cut glass. Paige Williams, The New Yorker, 24 July 2023 The chair is made out of oak and was originally completely covered in gilding, paint, and cut glass. Norman Vanamee, Town & Country, 7 May 2023 In her ninth decade, Jackson remains a formidable presence—slim, straight, steely-eyed, with a sonorous voice that could cut glass. Adam Green, Vogue, 15 June 2023 Their collecting odyssey began with a strong affinity for the American brilliant cut glass, also known as hand-cut crystal, produced from 1876 to roughly 1920. Isiah Magsino, Town & Country, 27 May 2023 Little cut glass jars with wooden lids sparkle under the dim lights as bartenders spoon jam into shakers to make the cobbler cocktails. Tirion Morris, The Arizona Republic, 21 Aug. 2021 Lemonade sweats in a cut glass pitcher and brownies melt on a tray. Beth Thames | Bethmthames@gmail.com, al, 12 May 2021

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Word History

First Known Use

1761, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of cut glass was in 1761

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“Cut glass.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cut%20glass. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

cut glass

noun
: glass ornamented by cutting and polishing

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