cut glass

noun

: glass ornamented with patterns cut into its surface by an abrasive wheel and polished

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Seriously, the guy was winning races at age 51 with sideburns that could cut glass. — Greg Engle, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2025 BaubleBar’s tennis styles shine like the real deal thanks to glossy gold plating and brilliant round-cut glass stones. — Brittany Talarico, PEOPLE, 24 Nov. 2025 Actual pieces of Heinz Brothers cut glass will be available for viewing. — Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 24 Jan. 2025 No Southern bridal shower, wedding reception, or baby shower would be complete without a cut glass dish filled with these creamy buttermints. — Josh Miller, Southern Living, 25 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for cut glass

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First Known Use

1648, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of cut glass was in 1648

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cut glass

noun
: glass ornamented by cutting and polishing

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