rocks glass
noun
plural rocks glasses
: a short tumbler (see tumbler entry 2) used especially for a cocktail that is served over ice
Combine all the ingredients in a shaker, shake vigorously. Strain and serve on the rocks—in a rocks glass …—
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Strain either over fresh ice in a large rocks glass or up in a coupe.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 11 Mar. 2025
Due to their unwieldy shape, crystal decanters are hard to situate securely in a dishwasher, and rocks glasses are tough but fragile.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 21 Feb. 2025
Stir well, then strain into a rocks glass with ice.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Dec. 2024
Add ice, shake vigorously and strain into a small rocks glass.
—Emily Price, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
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Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 11 Mar. 2025
Due to their unwieldy shape, crystal decanters are hard to situate securely in a dishwasher, and rocks glasses are tough but fragile.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 21 Feb. 2025
Stir well, then strain into a rocks glass with ice.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Dec. 2024
Add ice, shake vigorously and strain into a small rocks glass.
—Emily Price, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for rocks glass
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“Rocks glass.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rocks%20glass. Accessed 4 Apr. 2025.
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