1
archaic
: a bowl-shaped drinking vessel without handles
2
: a drinking vessel (as of glass) with a foot and stem compare tumbler
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The goblet style offers a subtle twist on the pinch pleat, creating a slightly more decorative look at the top of the panel.
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Charlotte Observer, 30 Mar. 2026
To round out the Mary Kay sensibility—beauty without eros—big earners received diamond bumblebee pins, golden goblets, and birthstone rings.
—Dan Piepenbring, Harpers Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026
With that in mind, Yvonne and I sat down with our golden goblets to unpack the Season 10 reunion.
—Maira Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2026
Aim to create a goblet-like tree shape, which is the most efficient for growing large harvests of apples.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Feb. 2026
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Charlotte Observer, 30 Mar. 2026
To round out the Mary Kay sensibility—beauty without eros—big earners received diamond bumblebee pins, golden goblets, and birthstone rings.
—Dan Piepenbring, Harpers Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026
With that in mind, Yvonne and I sat down with our golden goblets to unpack the Season 10 reunion.
—Maira Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2026
Aim to create a goblet-like tree shape, which is the most efficient for growing large harvests of apples.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Feb. 2026
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“Goblet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/goblet. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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goblet
noun
gob·let
ˈgäb-lət 
: a drinking glass with a foot and stem
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