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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
Recent Examples on the Web
Ash hardwood floors, stained glass, and detailed plasterwork can be seen throughout; and the four, 27-foot-tall columns at the front of the house are original.
—Lennie Omalza, The Courier-Journal, 21 Mar. 2024
Ann Kline's name engraved on a stained glass window inside the Miller family's churchJane Miller
Jane still attends that church today.
—Nicolás Viñuela, NBC News, 10 Mar. 2024
Adjacent to the dining area is a solarium with stained glass panels, beyond which lies the wraparound deck.
—James McClain, Robb Report, 26 Feb. 2024
The reconstruction is an intricate puzzle involving tight scheduling and a complex ballet of stonecutters, painters, stained glass restorers, gold leaf decorators, steeplejacks, crane operators, organ cleaners and roof coverers.
—Aurelien Breeden, New York Times, 29 Mar. 2024
The 49-foot stretch of water is exceptionally Wes—perfectly symmetrical and columned, set beneath a stained glass roof, and a second-floor wraparound balcony overlooks the water.
—Jamie Spain, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Mar. 2024
Produce, meat, seafood, eggs, coffee, teas, baked goods, candles, stained glass art and more.
—Chyna Blackmon, Charlotte Observer, 20 Mar. 2024
This includes everything from stained glass and original tiles to balcony access and sweeping views of the Ohio River.
—Lennie Omalza, The Courier-Journal, 15 Feb. 2024
Each room is different, but design elements include stunning stained glass and elaborate wood carvings.
—Meagan Drillinger, Travel + Leisure, 11 Feb. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1791, in the meaning defined above
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Cite this Entry
“Stained glass.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stained%20glass. Accessed 23 Apr. 2024.
Kids Definition
stained glass
noun
: glass colored or stained for use in windows
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