stained glass
noun
: glass colored or stained (as by fusing metallic oxides into it) for decorative applications (as in windows)
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a cathedral with beautiful stained glass windows
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Sydney Franklin, The Enquirer, 3 July 2025
Searches on Yelp have increased for stained glass, mosaic tile, and statement wallpaper.
—Lauren Thomann, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 May 2025
Check out the stained glass–themed cover art and full tracklist for the LP below.
—Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 23 June 2025
There are stunning stained glass and leaded windows throughout.
—Kristine Hansen, Architectural Digest, 1 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for stained glass
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“Stained glass.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stained%20glass. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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