1
archaic
: a bowl-shaped drinking vessel without handles
2
: a drinking vessel (as of glass) with a foot and stem compare tumbler
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Among the silver items were a tripod jar and a silver goblet with remarkable designs of grape and honeysuckle.
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Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 12 Jan. 2026
Cup one end of a dumbbell in both hands in front of your chest with your elbows pointing down—in this position, the dumbbell and your arms will look like a goblet.
—Greg Presto, Outside, 7 Jan. 2026
Each goblet is made from break-, chip-, and scratch-resistant glass, and while they’re designed for wine, they can also be used for drinking water, juice, or iced coffee.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Jan. 2026
Pruning Don’t forget to prune the pear tree annually during winter dormancy to keep its goblet-like shape in check.
—Emily Hayes, Martha Stewart, 30 Dec. 2025
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“Goblet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/goblet. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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goblet
noun
gob·let
ˈgäb-lət 
: a drinking glass with a foot and stem
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