Goblet

Pronunciation: /ˈɡɑblɪt/

Definitions of goblet

noun a drinking glass with a stem and base

Example Sentences

A1 She drank water from a shiny goblet.

A2 The king raised his goblet in a toast to his guests.

B1 The antique goblet was displayed in the museum's collection.

B2 The intricate design on the goblet was handcrafted by a skilled artisan.

C1 The goblet used in the ceremony was made of pure gold and encrusted with precious gems.

C2 The goblet, passed down through generations, was said to have magical properties.

Examples of goblet in a Sentence

formal The waiter carefully placed the crystal goblet on the table.

informal I'll have a sip from that fancy goblet over there.

slang Check out this cool goblet I found at the thrift store.

figurative Her laughter rang out like the tinkling of a delicate goblet.

Grammatical Forms of goblet

• past tense: gobleted
• plural: goblets
• comparative: more goblet
• superlative: most goblet
• present tense: goblets
• future tense: will goblet
• perfect tense: have gobleted
• continuous tense: is gobleting
• singular: goblet
• positive degree: goblet
• infinitive: to goblet
• gerund: gobleting
• participle: gobleting

Origin and Evolution of goblet

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'goblet' is believed to have originated from the Old French word 'gobelet' which means a small cup or beaker.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'goblet' has retained its meaning of a drinking vessel, typically with a stem and base, and is commonly used to refer to a decorative or ceremonial cup.