handblown

adjective

hand·​blown ˈhan(d)-ˈblōn How to pronounce handblown (audio)
: made by glassblowing and molded by hand

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The wax in the candle’s 10.6-ounce medium version ($115) is the perfect shade of red, as is its handblown glass container. Alix Strauss, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2025 Or trompe l’oeil gifts of all varieties: There's an upside-down cake candle, a handblown glass camembert Christmas tree ornament from John Derian, and even a croissant lamp, made out of an actual croissant! Chloe Malle, Vogue, 22 Nov. 2024 This stunning vase is made of handblown glass and features stunning colors that will take their home decor to the next level. Kristi Kellogg, Architectural Digest, 9 Oct. 2024 Perfect for fancy dessert parties or fancier coffee bars, the new press features a crystal-clear handblown glass outer tube complemented by an anodized aluminum plunger and stainless steel filter cap. New Atlas, 2 Oct. 2024 See All Example Sentences for handblown

Word History

First Known Use

1885, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of handblown was in 1885

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“Handblown.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/handblown. Accessed 28 Feb. 2025.

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