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Definition of wineglass

wineglass

/ˈwaɪnˌɡlæs/
wine · glass
Plural:wineglasses
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• noun

1

A glass drinking vessel specifically designed for serving and tasting wine, typically consisting of a bowl, a slender stem, and a flat foot.

Example

"She gently swirled the red wine in her wineglass to release its rich aroma before taking a sip."

2

The amount of liquid that a typical wineglass can hold, historically used as an informal measure of volume in culinary recipes.

Example

"The traditional recipe calls for a wineglass of sherry to be stirred into the rich beef stew just before serving."

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• Nearby Words

windy
wine
wineberry
wineglass
winegrower
winemaker
winemaking

Word Origin & Etymology

A compound of 'wine' and 'glass', originating in English in the early 16th century to describe a specific drinking vessel tailored for consuming wine.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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