Vase

Pronunciation: /veɪs/

Definitions of vase

noun a decorative container typically used for displaying flowers or other arrangements

Example Sentences

A1 She put flowers in a vase on the table.

A2 The vase was made of delicate glass.

B1 I bought a beautiful vase at the antique store.

B2 The vase was a valuable family heirloom.

C1 The intricate design of the vase was truly stunning.

C2 The vase was a rare artifact from ancient civilization.

Examples of vase in a Sentence

formal The delicate porcelain vase was passed down through generations in the family.

informal I accidentally knocked over the vase and now it's in pieces.

slang That vase is so boujee, I love it.

figurative Her mind was like a vase, fragile and easily shattered.

Grammatical Forms of vase

• past tense: vased
• plural: vases
• comparative: more vase
• superlative: most vase
• present tense: vase
• future tense: will vase
• perfect tense: have vased
• continuous tense: is vasing
• singular: vase
• positive degree: vase
• infinitive: to vase
• gerund: vasing
• participle: vased

Origin and Evolution of vase

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'vase' originated from the Latin word 'vas', meaning vessel or container.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'vase' has come to specifically refer to a decorative container used for holding flowers or other items, rather than just any type of vessel or container.