Glass is a hard transparent substance that is used to make things such as windows and bottles.
...a pane of glass.
...a sliding glass door.
2. countable noun
A glass is a container made from glass, which you can drink from and which does not have a handle.
Grossman raised the glass to his lips.
The contents of a glass can be referred to as a glassof something.
...a glass of milk. [+ of]
3. uncountable noun
Glass is used to mean objects made of glass, for example drinking containers and bowls.
There's a glittering array of glass to choose from at markets.
4. plural noun
Glasses are two lenses in a frame that some people wear in front of their eyes in order to help them see better.
He took off his glasses.
5. See also dark glasses, magnifying glass
glass in British English
(ɡlɑːs)
noun
1.
a.
a hard brittle transparent or translucent noncrystalline solid, consisting of metal silicates or similar compounds. It is made from a fused mixture of oxides, such as lime, silicon dioxide, etc, and is used for making windows, mirrors, bottles, etc
b.
(as modifier)
a glass bottle
▶ Related adjectives: vitreous, vitric
2.
any compound that has solidified from a molten state into a noncrystalline form
3.
something made of glass, esp a drinking vessel, a barometer, or a mirror
4. Also called: glassful
the amount contained in a drinking glass
5.
glassware collectively
6. volcanic glass
7. fibreglass
verb(transitive)
8.
to cover with, enclose in, or fit with glass
9. informal
to hit (someone) in the face with a glass or a bottle
Derived forms
glassless (ˈglassless)
adjective
glasslike (ˈglassˌlike)
adjective
Word origin
Old English glæs; related to Old Norse gler, Old High German glas, Middle High German glast brightness; see glare1
Glass in British English
(ɡlɑːs)
noun
Philip. born 1937, US composer noted for his minimalist style: his works include Music in Fifths (1970), Akhnaten (1984), The Voyage (1992), and Monsters of Grace (1998); his film music includes scores for Kundun (1998), The Truman Show (1999), and The Hours (2002)
Glass in American English
(glæs)
Philip1937- ; U.S. composer
glass in American English
(glæs; glɑs)
noun
1.
a hard, brittle substance made by fusing silicates with soda or potash, lime, and, sometimes, various metallic oxides into a molten mass that is cooled rapidly to prevent crystallization or annealed to eliminate stresses: various types of glass can be transparent, translucent, heat-resistant, flexible, shatterproof, photochromic, etc.
2.
any substance like glass in composition, transparency, brittleness, etc.
3.
glassware
4.
a.
an article made partly or wholly of glass, as a drinking container, mirror, windowpane, telescope, barometer, etc.
b. [pl.]
eyeglasses
c. [pl.]
binoculars
5.
the quantity contained in a drinking glass
verb transitive
6.
to put into glass jars for preserving
7.
to mirror; reflect
8.
to equip with glass panes; glaze
9.
to look at through a telescope, etc.
10.
to make glassy
verb intransitive
11.
to become glassy
adjective
12.
of, made of or with, or like glass
Idioms:
glass in
Word origin
ME glas < OE glæs, akin to Ger glas < IE base *ĝhel-, to shine > gold, glint, glow
glass in Mechanical Engineering
(glæs)
noun
(Mechanical engineering: Materials)
Glass is a type of ceramic with a less ordered molecular structure, usually caused by rapidly cooling it from a molten state.
Glass is an amorphous material often, but not always, derived from molten silica.
There is a tiny glass window that allows you to see into the furnace.
Glass is a type of ceramic with a less ordered molecular structure, usually caused by rapidlycooling it from a molten state.
glass in Hospitality1
(glæs)
Word forms: (plural) glasses
noun
(Hospitality (hotel): Hotel room, bathroom)
A glass is a container made from glass, which you can drink from and which does not havea handle.
The waiter filled all the glasses on the table with water.
All our drinks are served in large glasses.
Check the glass for cracks before you pour the customer's drink.
Types of glassThe following are all types of glass with a particular function:beer glassshot glasswine glass
glass in Hospitality2
(glæs)
Word forms: (plural) glasses
noun
(Hospitality (hotel): Hotel room, bathroom)
The contents of a glass can be referred to as a glass of something.
Can I have a sandwich and a glass of milk, please?
Would you like a large glass or a small glass of juice?
He drank a glass of fresh juice every day.
More idioms containing
glass
people who live in glass houses shouldn't throw stones
the glass ceiling
COBUILD Collocations
glass
fill a glass
pour a glass
tall glass
Examples of 'glass' in a sentence
glass
He came in with two glasses and a bottle of wine.
The Sun (2017)
It was as clear as glass that something had to be done.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
Opposite one another are two glass cases of stuffed mammals.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
Highly capable women fill comparable roles in other sectors where the glass ceiling is much less of an issue.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
Heavy drinkers were those who had up to three pints of beer or six glasses of wine once a week.
The Sun (2016)
No doubt they'll be rushing to raise their glasses.
The Sun (2017)
It has a classy metal frame, strong glass and three-week battery life.
The Sun (2016)
PEOPLE drinking just two glasses of wine a day should be tested for liver disease, a health watchdog says.
The Sun (2016)
He drained his bourbon and poured another glass.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
Pack in a small glass jar and cover with olive oil.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
The top frame of your glasses should follow the line of your brows.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
We should all go out at lunchtime and have a glass of something.
The Sun (2016)
There is the ministry zone where the bureaucrats go about their work behind panes of turquoise glass.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
The wardrobes are made entirely of clear and mirrored glass.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
Well lit with glass doors on to the deck and ceiling spotlights.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
One small glass of red wine a night may allow us to reap the benefits.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
Wash each one down with a glass of skimmed milk.
Kowalski, Robert E The 8-Week Cholesterol Cure (1990)
He was a pane in the glass again here.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
They got artists to work on them and made one side of each container completely glass.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
This is an industry we should raise a glass to.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
Put two glasses in the fridge to chill.
The Sun (2013)
Serve with a glass of pink champagne!
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
When it comes to female drinking there really is a glass ceiling.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
Drink a large glass of cabernet sauvignon three times a week.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
Two thirds of the adult population need to wear glasses or contact lenses.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
They have stained glass in the front door and beautifully tended trees in the garden.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
She slammed a glass into my face with all her might.
The Sun (2009)
Wait until they try it from glass bottles.
The Sun (2013)
Built in the shape of a giant beer glass it is topped with great views of the city skyline.
The Sun (2012)
Each makes two delicious glasses.
The Sun (2014)
In other languages
glass
British English: glass /ɡlɑːs/ NOUN
materialGlass is a hard, clear material that is used to make things like windows and bottles. It is quite easy to break glass.
The salad was in a glass bowl.
American English: glass
Arabic: زُجَاج
Brazilian Portuguese: vidro
Chinese: 玻璃
Croatian: staklo
Czech: sklo
Danish: glas
Dutch: glas
European Spanish: vidrio
Finnish: lasi
French: verre
German: Glas
Greek: γυαλί
Italian: vetro
Japanese: ガラス
Korean: 유리
Norwegian: glass
Polish: szkło
European Portuguese: vidro
Romanian: pahar
Russian: стекло
Latin American Spanish: vidrio
Swedish: glas
Thai: แก้ว
Turkish: cam
Ukrainian: скло
Vietnamese: thủy tinh
British English: glass /ɡlɑːs/ NOUN
tumbler A glass is a container made from glass that you can drink out of.
He filled his glass with water.
American English: glass
Arabic: كَأْس
Brazilian Portuguese: copo
Chinese: 玻璃杯
Croatian: čaša
Czech: sklenice
Danish: glas
Dutch: glas
European Spanish: vaso
Finnish: juomalasi
French: verrecontenant
German: Glas
Greek: γυαλί
Italian: bicchiere
Japanese: コップ
Korean: 유리 잔
Norwegian: glass
Polish: szklanka
European Portuguese: copo
Romanian: sticlă
Russian: стеклянный стакан
Latin American Spanish: vaso
Swedish: glas
Thai: แก้ว
Turkish: bardak
Ukrainian: склянка
Vietnamese: ly
All related terms of 'glass'
art glass
any of the several varieties of glass using combinations of colors , special effects of opaqueness and transparency , etc., to create an aesthetic effect
cut glass
Cut glass is glass that has patterns cut into its surface.
glass can
a short squat beer bottle
glass eel
elver
glass eye
an artificial eye made of glass
glass in
to enclose with glass panes
glass jaw
a jaw that is excessively fragile or susceptible to punches
beer glass
a glass of a standard size (in Britain holding one pint , or half a pint) with straight sides, or with a handle , to drink beer from
bell glass
a bell-shaped glass cover used to protect flower arrangements or fragile ornaments or to cover apparatus in experiments , esp to prevent gases escaping
cover glass
a thin square of mounted glass used to protect a photographic slide
crown glass
an old form of window glass made by blowing a globe and spinning it until it formed a flat disc
field glass
a small telescope often incorporating a prism and held in one hand
flint glass
a hard, bright glass containing lead oxide and having a high index of refraction , used for lenses , crystal , etc.
float glass
a type of flat polished transparent glass made by allowing the molten glass to harden as it floats on liquid of higher density
foam glass
cellular glass made by fusing powdered glass with carbon particles or other gas-generating material, used chiefly for industrial purposes
glass block
a translucent , hollow or solid block of glass for glazing openings or constructing partitions , usually square on the face, with the outer surfaces treated in any of various ways
glass case
a case made of glass , usually in a wood or metal frame , used for displaying and protecting precious or important objects
glass cliff
a situation in which a member of a minority or disadvantaged group is promoted to a position of authority in circumstances that make it very difficult for him or her to succeed
glass door
a door made of glass , usually in a wood or metal frame
glass fiber
Glass fiber is another name for → fiberglass .
glass fibre
Glass fibre is another name for → fibreglass .
glass-maker
a person who makes glass or glass objects
glass snake
any snakelike lizard of the genus Ophisaurus, of Europe, Asia , and North America, with vestigial hind limbs and a tail that breaks off easily : family Anguidae
glass wool
fine spun glass massed into a wool-like bulk , used in insulation , filtering , etc
green glass
glass in its natural colour, usually greenish as a result of metallic substances in the raw materials
hand glass
a magnifying glass with a handle
lead glass
glass that contains lead oxide as a flux
milk glass
opaque white glass , originally produced in imitation of Chinese porcelain
opal glass
glass that is opalescent or white, made by the addition of fluorides
pier glass
a tall narrow mirror , usually one of a pair or set, designed to hang on the wall between windows , usually above a pier table
plate glass
Plate glass is thick glass made in large, flat pieces, which is used especially to make large windows and doors .
ruby glass
glass that has a deep rich red colour produced from oxides of various minerals, such as lead, copper , and iron
sheet glass
glass in sheet form produced by drawing or by the cylinder glass process
shot glass
a small glass that holds a single measure of spirits
spun glass
fine glass fiber , made by forming liquid glass into a thread
storm glass
a sealed tube containing a solution supposed to change in appearance according to the weather
tall glass
A glass is a container made from glass, which you can drink from and which does not have a handle .
vent glass
the triangular shaped glass on the side of an automobile between the windshield and the front door glass
watch-glass
a curved glass disc that covers the dial of a watch
water glass
a viscous syrupy solution of sodium silicate in water: used as a protective coating for cement and a preservative , esp for eggs
wine glass
A wine glass is a glass, usually with a narrow stem , which you use for drinking wine.
wire glass
a sheet glass that contains a layer of reinforcing wire netting within it
bottle glass
glass used for making bottles , consisting of a silicate of sodium , calcium , and aluminium
burning glass
a convex lens for concentrating the sun's rays into a small area to produce heat or fire
cheval glass
full-length mirror that can swivel
cupping glass
a glass vessel from which air can be removed by suction or heat to create a partial vacuum : formerly used in drawing blood to the surface of the skin for slow bloodletting
Favrile glass
a type of iridescent glass developed by L .C. Tiffany
frosted glass
glass with a frosted appearance obtained by acid etching or sandblasting , used to create glass patterns or to make a window unable to be seen through although light still transmits through it
glass-blowing
the process of shaping a mass of molten or softened glass into a vessel , shape, etc, by blowing air into it through a tube
glass ceiling
When people refer to a glass ceiling , they are talking about the attitudes and traditions in a society that prevent women from rising to the top jobs .
Chinese translation of 'glass'
glass
(ɡlɑːs)
n
(u) (substance) 玻璃 (bōli)
(c) (container) 玻璃杯 (bōlibēi) (个(個), gè)
(c) (= glassful) 一杯 (yī bēi)
Derived Forms
glassesn pl (= spectacles) 眼镜(鏡) (yǎnjìng) : a pair of glasses一副眼镜(鏡) (yī fù yǎnjìng)