# goblet

/ˈɡɑbɫət/ (US) · /ɡˈɒblət/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/goblet
Updated: 2026-05-19

## Definition

a large glass or metal cup with a stem and a bowl shape. You usually use it for drinking wine or other special drinks.

For teachers: a large drinking vessel with a stem and a bowl-shaped body, typically made of glass or metal. Often associated with ceremonial or formal occasions.

## Examples

- He poured the red wine into a crystal goblet.
- The museum displayed a collection of ancient goblets made from gold and silver, showing how people drank in the past.
- The host carefully selected a heavy crystal goblet to serve the vintage champagne, ensuring the stem would not cloud the view of the liquid.

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