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/ɡlæs/
Meaning & Definition
noun
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.
She sipped her drink from a crystal glass.
A drinking vessel made of glass.
He filled the glass with water.
A mirror or lens.
He looked at his reflection in the glass.
A unit of measurement in terms of volume, typically for beverages.
He ordered a glass of red wine.
A term used to refer to eyeglasses or spectacles.
She put on her glasses to read the fine print.
verb
To furnish with glass or to cover with glass.
They decided to glass the balcony to protect it from the elements.
Etymology
Middle English 'glas', from Old English 'glæs', from Proto-Germanic '*glasaz'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
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.
Related Words
glassy
Resembling glass; shiny or glossy.
glazier
A person who installs glass.
Slang Meanings
A term for a drinking glass, often used in bars.
Can I get another glass for my drink?
Referring to spectacles or eyeglasses informally.
He needs to get his glass cleaned.