Word
vase
US/ˈvɑz/
UK/vˈɑːz/
Definitions
01flower container
n. an open container used for holding flowers or for decoration.
n. an upright, open container, often made of glass, ceramic, or stone, used primarily for displaying flowers or as an ornament.
“He put the fresh roses in a tall glass vase on the dining table.”
“The museum curator carefully handled the Ming dynasty vase, noting the intricate blue patterns that had remained vibrant for centuries.”
02architecture
n. the main middle part of the top of a tall column.
n. the central body or 'bell' of a Corinthian capital, around which the decorative leaves are arranged.
“The architect pointed out the detailed carvings on the vase of the column.”
“In classical architecture, the vase of the Corinthian capital provides the structural core for the elaborate acanthus leaf motifs.”
Technical
03to put in a vase
v. to put flowers or plants into a vase.
v. to place flowers or decorative foliage into a vase or similar ornamental container.
“After cutting the lilies from the garden, she vased them immediately.”
“The florist vased the exotic blooms with precision, ensuring the stems were cut at an angle to maximise water absorption.”
Technical
Usage
The verb is transitive and requires a direct object.
Etymology
Borrowed from Middle French vase, from Latin vās. Doublet of vas.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.