Meaning & use

goblet

noun·Advanced

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a drinking cup with a foot and stem, typically made of metal or glass, without handles.

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The knight raised his goblet to toast the king.

The antique goblet was engraved with the family crest.

A note on using this word

Often associated with formal, historical, or ceremonial settings rather than everyday drinkware.

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