cut glass

noun

: glass ornamented with patterns cut into its surface by an abrasive wheel and polished

Examples of cut glass in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The opposite of diamonds being able to cut glass and fake diamonds just scratching. John Cherwa, Los Angeles Times, 9 Aug. 2024 Look for cut glass objects with stoppers and lids, brass accessories like bowls and platters, old-school clocks that tick, vintage portraits, and worn wool rugs to layer on your floors. Sharon Greenthal, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 July 2024 Beyond fashion, there are antiques, cut glass figurines, jewelry, and trinkets galore. Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 22 Apr. 2024 Elegant cut glass in front of a glass tile back splash amplifies the sparkle, creating a multidimensional glass effect. Maggie Gillette, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Dec. 2023 See all Example Sentences for cut glass 

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Word History

First Known Use

1761, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of cut glass was in 1761

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“Cut glass.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cut%20glass. Accessed 21 Sep. 2024.

Kids Definition

cut glass

noun
: glass ornamented by cutting and polishing

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