The Open Dictionary

glass

noun

UK/ɡlɑːs/
US/ɡlæs/

Definitions of glass noun

substance

  1. A1Uncountable

    A hard, transparent substance commonly used to make windows, bottles, and various other objects.

    • tinted/shattered glass

    • a glass carafe/bowl/trinket

    • This expansive window is crafted from a single sheet of glass.

  2. Uncountable

    Objects made of glass, considered as a collective group.

    • The museum houses an extensive collection of exquisite glass pieces.

    • She carefully packed the glass to prevent damage during transport.

    • The ancient glass artifacts were unearthed at a nearby archeological site.

container

  1. A1Countable

    A small container, typically made of glass or similar material, with a flat base and usually lacking a handle, intended for beverages.

    • a glass for beer/wine

    • She filled a glass with milk.

    • Could you please get me a glass for water?

Phrases of glass noun

  • glasses

    A pair of spectacles consisting of lenses set in a frame, designed to correct vision or protect the eyes.

    • She took off her glasses and rubbed her eyes.

  • under glass

    In a greenhouse or other protected environment.

    • To protect the plants from the frost, we had to keep them under glass.

  • a glass of something

    A quantity of a drink contained in a glass.

    • She ordered a glass of iced tea to go with her lunch.

  • the glass

    A device that measures atmospheric pressure; a barometer.

    • According to the glass, it might rain today.

Idioms

  • People who live in glass houses shouldn't throw stones

    This idiom advises against criticizing others for flaws or faults that one possesses themselves.

    • He always criticizes others' mistakes, yet he often makes the same ones himself; it's a classic case of 'people who live in glass houses shouldn't throw stones'.

  • people who live in glass houses shouldn't throw stones

    This idiom advises against criticizing others for faults or weaknesses that one possesses themselves.

    • He is always criticizing others for being late, but he himself is often late; it's a classic case of 'people who live in glass houses shouldn't throw stones.'

  • the glass is half empty

    Describes an attitude of focusing on the negative aspects of a situation rather than the positive ones.

    • Despite the team losing the match, he said the glass was half empty and complained they could have done better.

  • the glass is half full

    This idiom describes an optimistic attitude where one focuses on the positive aspects of a situation rather than the negative ones.

    • Despite facing challenges, she always sees the glass as half full and maintains a positive attitude.

Phrasal Verbs of glass

  • glass something in/over

    to enclose or seal an object by using glass to cover its open areas

    • They glassed in the swimming pool to keep the water clean.