stemless

adjective

stem·​less ˈstem-ləs How to pronounce stemless (audio)
: having no stem : acaulescent

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Their growth form can be climbers, shrubs, tree-like and stemless plants, all commonly known as palms. Kurt Snibbe, Oc Register, 13 Apr. 2025 Oaks Lily recipe Ingredients 1 part vodka 1 part sweet and sour mix 1/4 part triple sec 3 parts cranberry juice Garnish: blackberries, lemon wedge Preparation Step 1: Fill a stemless wine glass with crushed ice. Hannah Vanbiber, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2025 Really elevate your stemless glassware game with these champagne flutes. Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 15 Apr. 2025 One of the most striking features of the collection is the addition of a low stem to traditionally stemless glasses. Rachel King, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for stemless

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First Known Use

1753, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of stemless was in 1753

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“Stemless.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stemless. Accessed 20 May. 2025.

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