Vase

/veɪs/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A container, usually made of glass, pottery, or other materials, used for holding cut flowers or as an ornamental piece.

She placed a beautiful rose in the vase on the dining table.

An ornamental container used for holding plants or flowers, often displayed as a decorative item.

The antique vase added elegance to the living room.

A ceramic or glass container that is usually wider at the neck and narrows towards the base.

He admired the intricate designs on the ceramic vase in the art gallery.

From French 'vase', from Latin 'vās' meaning 'vessel'.

vase of flowers

A decorative container specifically designed to hold flowers.

vase life

The length of time that cut flowers remain fresh in a vase.

break the vase

An expression to mean that something valuable has been damaged.

urn

A type of vase, often used for holding ashes or flowers.

jar

A cylindrical container, often with a lid, used for storing food or other items.