| accompany |
When you accompany one thing with another thing, you add the second thing to make the first thing better or more complete. You might accompany your guitar playing with the beat of a drum to make your sound more complete. You might accompany your sandwich with a glass of juice to make your lunch better. [1/3 definitions] |
| aquarium |
An aquarium is a container filled with water that people use as a home for fish and other water animals. An aquarium is usually made of clear glass. It can be very small or very big. [1/2 definitions] |
| atrium |
a courtyard inside a building, either open to the sky or with a glass ceiling. [1/2 definitions] |
| bead |
a small, round object made of material such as glass, wood, or plastic. A bead has a small hole through its center so it can be put on a string to make necklaces or to decorate clothing. [1/3 definitions] |
| beaker |
an open glass container with a flat bottom and a pouring spout. Beakers are used by chemists and other scientists. |
| bottle |
a container with a narrow neck and no handle used to hold or pour liquids. A bottle is usually made of glass or plastic. [1/3 definitions] |
| bulb |
a device made of rounded glass used to create electric light. [1/3 definitions] |
| clear |
When something is clear, you can see through it. Windows are usually made of clear glass. [1/7 definitions] |
| crystal |
glass of very high quality. [1/5 definitions] |
| crystal ball |
a globe of glass or crystal used by fortune-tellers to tell what will happen in the future. In stories, crystal balls are often used by witches or wizards. |
| cup |
A cup is something that can hold liquid and that we use for drinking. People often drink cocoa, coffee, and tea from a cup, and young children often use a cup to drink juice or milk. Cups can be made from different materials but not usually from glass. Many cups have a handle on the side. [2/5 definitions] |
| decal |
a design or picture on specially prepared paper. Decals can be transferred from the paper to glass, metal, or other hard surfaces. |
| decanter |
a pretty glass bottle with a stopper. A decanter is usually used to serve wine or liquor. |
| die1 |
If you say you are dying for something, you mean that you want it or need it very, very much. If you are dying for a glass of water, you are very thirsty. [1/4 definitions] |
| do1 |
When you go to the store and find a shirt that will do, it means that you find a shirt that is good enough. It's not perfect or great, but it's OK for what you need it for. If someone brings you a glass of water and asks if it will do, they are asking if the amount of water is enough or if you need more. [1/9 definitions] |
| down1 |
When you down a glass of water, it means that you drink the water quickly. [1/8 definitions] |
| enamel |
a smooth, shiny coating baked onto metal, glass, or pottery. Enamel is used for protection or decoration. [1/4 definitions] |
| etch |
to create a picture, design or lettering on a hard surface such as glass or metal by removing parts of the surface with acid. |
| eyedropper |
a small glass or plastic tube used to apply drops of medicine, especially to the eyes. |
| fiberglass |
fine threads of glass made into a building material. Fiberglass can be made into insulation for buildings, or it can be molded into a strong solid used in making parts of boats, cars, furniture, and other things. |
| fill |
When you fill something, you put something into it until it is full or near full. If you are thirsty, you might fill a glass with water to drink. [1/6 definitions] |