glass
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/ɡlæs/
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/ɡlɑːs/
transparent material
Etymology
'glass' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'glæs,' where 'glæs' meant 'glass or a glass vessel.'
'glæs' changed from Old English word 'glæs' and eventually became the modern English word 'glass'.
Initially, it meant 'a glass vessel,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a hard, brittle substance used for making windows and containers.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a hard, brittle substance, typically transparent or translucent, made by fusing sand with soda, lime, and sometimes other ingredients and cooling rapidly.
The window is made of glass.
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Noun 2
a container made of glass, typically used for drinking.
She poured water into a glass.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35