goblets

Meanings

1. 1nounplural

   Drinking cups with a stem and a base, usually larger than a wine glass, made of glass or metal.

   Grammar: Plural of goblet: a goblet, six goblets.

   Patterns

   • goblets of something

   The table was set with silver goblets.

   He filled the goblets with sparkling water.

   Crystal goblets lined the shelf.

2. 2nounpluralliterary

   Cup-shaped objects, such as the bowls of some containers or ceremonial cups in stories.

   Grammar: Often found in fantasy writing.

   Patterns

   • golden goblets

   The knights raised golden goblets.

   Goblets of mead were passed around the hall.

   Ancient goblets were found in the tomb.

Word forms

Common combinations

crystal goblets

She polished the crystal goblets.

raise a goblet

He raised a goblet in a toast.

silver goblets

Silver goblets shone on the table.

goblets of wine

Goblets of wine were served.

Synonyms and how they differ

chalice

Chalice sounds more ceremonial or religious.

wine glasses

Wine glasses are plain and modern.

tankards

Tankards are heavy mugs for beer.

stemware

Stemware is the general trade word for any glass with a stem.

Word family

goblet noun

one such cup

chalice noun

a ceremonial cup

glassware noun

glass items for drinking

stemware noun

stemmed drinking glasses

Commonly confused: goblets or goblins?

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