Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

carnival glass

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.82 in modern English

Syllables: car-ni-val -glass
IPA

19

Scrabble Score

13

Letters

4

Syllables

9

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A type of glassware dating from the early 20th century, notable for lustrous colors.

Uncountable

Example Sentences

"Consider, for example, the phenomenon of carnival glass. Known also as taffeta glass, it got its more popular name from the fact it was once given away as prizes in carnivals."

Etymology

So called because it was sometimes given as prizes at carnivals and fairgrounds.

Usage

Uncountable

Frequently Paired Words

depression glass

Synonyms

aurora glass dope glass iridescent ware Iridill poor man's Tiffany rainbow glass taffeta glass

Questions

What does carnival glass mean?: A type of glassware dating from the early 20th century, notable for lustrous colors.
Where does carnival glass come from?: So called because it was sometimes given as prizes at carnivals and fairgrounds.

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