stained glass

noun

: glass colored or stained (as by fusing metallic oxides into it) for decorative applications (as in windows)

Examples of stained glass in a Sentence

a cathedral with beautiful stained glass windows
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Despite this profound lack of spelling prowess, the model did come up with numerous interesting examples of ketchup bottle context, including a ketchup bottle floating in a pool, a bottle that looks like a lava lamp, and a Heinz-like product enshrined in a stained glass window. John Werner, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025 The Architect Studio includes midcentury-modern furniture, herringbone fabric wallpaper, and an olive granite soaking tub, while the Artist Studio pairs eclectic artwork with a stained glass window, antique fireplace, and vintage painting easel. Sophie Friedman, AFAR Media, 29 May 2025 The rotating discs are often shown backlit like colorful stained glass. Bill Desowitz, IndieWire, 27 May 2025 The pink Himalayan salt sauna glows like stained glass. Courtney Wittich, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for stained glass

Word History

First Known Use

1791, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of stained glass was in 1791

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“Stained glass.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stained%20glass. Accessed 13 Jun. 2025.

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stained glass

noun
: glass colored or stained for use in windows

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