Definition
a glass: a container for holding liquids while drinking (like a mug or cup, but made of glass)
glass: a brittle, solid material used for things such as mirrors and windows
(a pair of) glasses: (a pair of) spectacles, lenses to aid your vision
His glasses are so thick that they make his eyes look huge, but he cannot read without them.
- "I'll have a pint of mild in a half-pint glass."
- "We make our own glass right here in the factory."
- "I need another glass of wine."
- "I'll pour us a glass."
- "But what about the glass needed to make the bottles?"
- "I'm not scared for myself of course - I'm standing behind 3 layers of bulletproof glass in my very own Brent-Mobile, inspired by the Pope's vehicle."
- "Would you like a glass of wine?"
- "Jackson : Here goes the glass... You see, the glass has completely shattered - glass is too brittle, as I said."
- "Danica : 2 glasses of red, 2 white, 1 champagne."
- "Please help yourself to a glass of cold water, but you should know that's all the water you'll get for the next two weeks of the convention!"
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