milk glass

noun

: an opaque and typically milky white glass used especially for novelty and ornamental objects

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The semi-opaque milk glass will look yellow after a cycle through the dishwasher. — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 17 Feb. 2026 Add a statement piece or pop of color with vintage milk glass and midcentury colored glass. — Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 21 Feb. 2026 Andi Kovel has made use of milk glass previously. — Anthony Paletta, Curbed, 17 May 2026 Joanna Gaines uses vintage milk glass on open kitchen shelves to add texture and charm to a modern farmhouse design. — Kendall Bettle, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for milk glass

Word History

First Known Use

1845, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of milk glass was in 1845

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“Milk glass.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/milk%20glass. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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