chalices

noun

plural of chalice
as in goblets
a special drinking vessel for holding wine

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Recent Examples of chalices The Phoenix couple began collecting 21 years ago after visiting an antique-books store in Manhattan and, since then, have assembled about 7,000 items, including centuries-old chalices, vases, documents and other objects. — Russ Wiles, AZCentral.com, 23 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chalices
  1. goblets
  2. cups
Noun
  • While the world’s grand dining rooms served Champagne and Bordeaux in elegant crystal stemware, corner bistros and local trattorias poured even their best wines into clunky glass goblets.
    — Robb Report, Robb Report, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Matching china sets, crystal glassware, extra water goblets, champagne flutes, and specialized wine glasses can take up a lot of space.
    — Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of goblets
Noun
  • The front counter handwashing sink was blocked by cases of soda, pizza boxes and boxes of cups.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 23 Oct. 2026
  • The 2025–2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend that adults eat about 2 cups of fruit a day on a 2,000-calorie diet.
    — Jillian Kubala, HEALTH, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of cups

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“Chalices.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chalices. Accessed 28 Oct. 2026.

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