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Definition of goblet

goblet

/ˈɡɑːb.lɪt/
gob · let
Plural:goblets
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goblet Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A drinking vessel with a base and a stem but without handles, typically used for serving wine or water.

Example

"The host placed a crystal goblet beside each dinner plate before pouring the sparkling water."

Synonyms
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Word Nuance & Usage

Although a goblet and a chalice are similar stemmed vessels, a chalice is generally reserved for religious or ceremonial contexts, whereas a goblet is a standard secular term for a stemmed drinking vessel.

• Rhymes for goblet

• Nearby Words

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gobbler
gobi
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gobo

Word Origin & Etymology

From Middle English 'gobelet', borrowed from Old French 'gobelet', a diminutive of 'gobel' meaning cup or bowl.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Goblet. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/goblet
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