crystals

noun

Definition of crystalsnext
plural of crystal
as in plates

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  1. plates
  2. saucers
  3. glasses
  4. cups
Noun
  • Mangione's profile on X shows a background image of an X-ray with what appears to be screws and plates inserted in a lower back.
    Christopher Cann, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The wireless gadget uses flexing copper plates that conform to the shape of your hair, straightening it quickly with minimal heat exposure.
    Clara McMahon, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of plates
Noun
  • Purchase several resin or plastic plant saucers that can be switched out each morning so the birds have fresh water daily.
    Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Some are shaped like shallow bowls or saucers, whereas others have vertical walls.
    ASSOCIATED PRESS, TIME, 4 Dec. 2024
Definition of saucers
Noun
  • This set includes three highly detailed ornaments - a Martini, Margarita, and Cheers (two champagne glasses clinking).
    Amber Love Bond, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • As art curators and tastemakers gathered at a grazing station chock full of food from Lev NYC and enjoyed glasses of Moët & Chandon, Martin, the founder of maximalist fashion and lifestyle brand La DoubleJ, was doing the rounds.
    Freya Drohan, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of glasses
Noun
  • The collection features three cups with mug-like handles for $10.
    Jalen Williams, Detroit Free Press, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Panera released its holiday soup cups on Wednesday and within a few hours, the cups, which are available in three different styles, sold out.
    Jalen Williams, Detroit Free Press, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of cups
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