glasswork

noun

glass·​work ˈglas-ˌwərk How to pronounce glasswork (audio)
1
a
: the manufacture of glass or glassware
also : glaziers' work
b
glassworks plural : glasshouse sense 1
2
glassworker noun

Examples of glasswork in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web It was partially inspired Louis Comfort Tiffany’s iconic glasswork, according to Vogue. Hedy Phillips, Peoplemag, 10 June 2024 Bell, who went on to co-found the glasswork firm Clayton and Bell, lived at the apartment in question while Burlison occupied the property next door. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 16 May 2024 Be sure to check out Jillian Mayer’s glasswork and sculptures, Jen Clay’s funky textiles and Juana Valdes’ renowned pieces on race, gender and transnationalism. Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 8 May 2024 It was partially inspired Louis Comfort Tiffany’s iconic glasswork, per the outlet. Catherine Santino, Peoplemag, 6 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for glasswork 

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Word History

First Known Use

1611, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

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The first known use of glasswork was in 1611

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“Glasswork.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/glasswork. Accessed 29 Jun. 2024.

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