: a usually round vessel of greater depth than width used chiefly as an ornament or for holding flowers
vaselike
ˈvās-ˌlīk 
adjective
Canadian usually and US also ˈvāz-;
British usually, Canadian also, and US sometimes ˈväz-
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Sticking to vases under six inches is a good rule of thumb to prevent your centerpieces from blocking conversation and eye contact.
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Tessa Cooper, Southern Living, 12 Dec. 2024
Just fill vases and bowls with ball ornaments in pastel colors and pop them onto the shelves.
—Amy Panos, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2024
Of all her pottery creations, Eliza took home only a single large vase and a bowl; everything else seemed imperfect to her.
—Lauren Groff, The New Yorker, 8 Dec. 2024
On a nearby table, a photo of Tyler adorns a vase filled with roses, hydrangeas and irises.
—John Johnston, The Enquirer, 5 Dec. 2024
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Tessa Cooper, Southern Living, 12 Dec. 2024
Just fill vases and bowls with ball ornaments in pastel colors and pop them onto the shelves.
—Amy Panos, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2024
Of all her pottery creations, Eliza took home only a single large vase and a bowl; everything else seemed imperfect to her.
—Lauren Groff, The New Yorker, 8 Dec. 2024
On a nearby table, a photo of Tyler adorns a vase filled with roses, hydrangeas and irises.
—John Johnston, The Enquirer, 5 Dec. 2024
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“Vase.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vase. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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