Tumbler

Pronunciation: /ˈtʌmblər/

Definitions of tumbler

noun a drinking glass with straight sides and no handle or stem

Example Sentences

A1 I use a tumbler to drink water.

A2 She accidentally knocked over her tumbler and spilled her juice.

B1 The barista handed me my coffee in a stylish tumbler.

B2 I like to take my tumbler with me when I travel to stay hydrated.

C1 The intricate design on the tumbler caught my eye.

C2 The tumbler was made of high-quality stainless steel and kept my drink cold for hours.

Examples of tumbler in a Sentence

formal The scientist used a tumbler to mix the chemicals in the lab.

informal Can you pass me that tumbler so I can pour myself some water?

slang I accidentally knocked over my tumbler and spilled my drink everywhere.

figurative Her emotions were like a tumbler, swirling around and mixing together unpredictably.

Grammatical Forms of tumbler

• past tense: tumbled
• plural: tumblers
• comparative: more tumbling
• superlative: most tumbling
• present tense: tumbles
• future tense: will tumble
• perfect tense: has tumbled
• continuous tense: is tumbling
• singular: tumbler
• positive degree: tumble
• infinitive: to tumble
• gerund: tumbling
• participle: tumbling

Origin and Evolution of tumbler

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'tumbler' originated from the Middle English word 'tumblere' which was derived from the Old French word 'tumbeor' meaning acrobat or juggler.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'tumbler' expanded to refer to a drinking glass with a flat bottom and no handle, likely due to its resemblance to the acrobat's tumbling movements.