Goblet
noun
A type of cup usually used for drinking wine, often has a stem.
The king raised his golden goblet, proposing a toast to the newlyweds.
Often appears as...
- drink from a goblet
- golden goblet
noun
The bulbous part of a drinking glass that holds the drink.
The goblet of the wine glass was delicately hand-painted.
Often appears as...
- wine glass goblet
- crystal goblet
noun
In biology, a type of cell shape similar to a drinking goblet.
Goblet cells produce mucus to protect the intestinal lining.
Often appears as...
- mucus goblet cells
- goblet cell carcinoma
Usage tips
Technical
noun
A type of cup usually used for drinking wine, often has a stem.
The king raised his golden goblet, proposing a toast to the newlyweds.
Often appears as...
- drink from a goblet
- golden goblet
noun
The bulbous part of a drinking glass that holds the drink.
The goblet of the wine glass was delicately hand-painted.
Often appears as...
- wine glass goblet
- crystal goblet
noun
In biology, a type of cell shape similar to a drinking goblet.
Goblet cells produce mucus to protect the intestinal lining.
Often appears as...
- mucus goblet cells
- goblet cell carcinoma
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Significance
Goblets often appear in medieval stories and fantasy genres as symbols of royalty or grandeur.
In the royal banquet, each lord had his own silver goblet.
Pro Tip 2/3Formal Occasions
Goblets are associated with formal events, like ceremonies or upscale dining, rather than casual use.
At the wedding, we were served champagne in crystal goblets.
Pro Tip 3/3Not for Hot Drinks
Goblets are typically not used for hot beverages, as they usually lack handles.
Having a goblet for your tea might seem fancy, but it's not practical.
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Significance
Goblets often appear in medieval stories and fantasy genres as symbols of royalty or grandeur.
In the royal banquet, each lord had his own silver goblet.
Pro Tip 2/3Formal Occasions
Goblets are associated with formal events, like ceremonies or upscale dining, rather than casual use.
At the wedding, we were served champagne in crystal goblets.
Pro Tip 3/3Not for Hot Drinks
Goblets are typically not used for hot beverages, as they usually lack handles.
Having a goblet for your tea might seem fancy, but it's not practical.
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Significance
Goblets often appear in medieval stories and fantasy genres as symbols of royalty or grandeur.
In the royal banquet, each lord had his own silver goblet.
Pro Tip 2/3Formal Occasions
Goblets are associated with formal events, like ceremonies or upscale dining, rather than casual use.
At the wedding, we were served champagne in crystal goblets.
Pro Tip 3/3Not for Hot Drinks
Goblets are typically not used for hot beverages, as they usually lack handles.
Having a goblet for your tea might seem fancy, but it's not practical.
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Juliet Eilperin: Demon...
pertain to the forest but when it came to the sea that really wasn't something they paid attention to and even when for example they incorporated sharks fossilized teeth into their rituals which they did they had the they took the teeth and they dipped them in there were wine goblets and they refer to them
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The Irish myth of...
and foster child of the God of Love himself, was renowned for his stunning beauty. Perhaps this was the bold warrior the princess had imagined? Only one way to find out. Gráinne swept into action, slipping a sleeping draught into the partygoers’ goblets.
Video examples
Juliet Eilperin: Demon...
pertain to the forest but when it came to the sea that really wasn't something they paid attention to and even when for example they incorporated sharks fossilized teeth into their rituals which they did they had the they took the teeth and they dipped them in there were wine goblets and they refer to them
Video examples
The Irish myth of...
and foster child of the God of Love himself, was renowned for his stunning beauty. Perhaps this was the bold warrior the princess had imagined? Only one way to find out. Gráinne swept into action, slipping a sleeping draught into the partygoers’ goblets.
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Quote examples
Dan Pena
American Businessman
Super-success is not for everyone, and you will endure weeks and months and years of hard work, obstacles, failures, victories, pain, and any manner of 'negative' experiences to reap the rewards of success, drink from the golden goblet, own the brass ring.
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Bowen Yang
I wonder if there's space to queer the nomenclature in fitness. Maybe we call a goblet squat a Dannii Minogue instead? Just an idea.
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Theo Van Gogh
Dutch Director
Ah, I hope to live to 87 and drink from the the goblet of life to the dregs.
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Dan Pena
American Businessman
Super-success is not for everyone, and you will endure weeks and months and years of hard work, obstacles, failures, victories, pain, and any manner of 'negative' experiences to reap the rewards of success, drink from the golden goblet, own the brass ring.
Quote examples
Bowen Yang
I wonder if there's space to queer the nomenclature in fitness. Maybe we call a goblet squat a Dannii Minogue instead? Just an idea.
Quote examples
Theo Van Gogh
Dutch Director
Ah, I hope to live to 87 and drink from the the goblet of life to the dregs.
Example 1 of 3
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