Meaning & Definition of word "Glass"

Glass

/ɡlæs/

1. A hard, transparent substance made by mixing sand with soda and lime, which can be shaped when molten and is used to make containers, windows, and other items.
- Example: She sipped her drink from a crystal glass.
2. A drinking vessel made of glass.
- Example: He filled the glass with water.
3. A mirror or lens.
- Example: He looked at his reflection in the glass.
4. A unit of measurement in terms of volume, typically for beverages.
- Example: He ordered a glass of red wine.
5. A term used to refer to eyeglasses or spectacles.
- Example: She put on her glasses to read the fine print.

1. To furnish with glass or to cover with glass.
- Example: They decided to glass the balcony to protect it from the elements.

Middle English 'glas', from Old English 'glæs', from Proto-Germanic '*glasaz'.

glass half full:

A phrase suggesting optimism about a situation.

glass ceiling:

An unofficial barrier to advancement in a profession, especially affecting women and minorities.

cast in glass:

To create something in glass, often referring to decorative or artistic objects.

glassy:

Resembling glass; shiny or glossy.

glazier:

A person who installs glass.

Meaning: A term for a drinking glass, often used in bars.

Example Sentence: Can I get another glass for my drink?

Meaning: Referring to spectacles or eyeglasses informally.

Example Sentence: He needs to get his glass cleaned.