English · Word Candidate

glass

/ɡlɑːs/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: glasses · glassing · glassed

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

An amorphous solid, often transparent substance, usually made by melting silica sand with various additives (for most purposes, a mixture of soda, potash and lime is added).

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Chất rắn vô định hình, thường trong suốt

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Noun

Examples

This tabletop is made of glass.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Any amorphous solid (one without a regular crystal lattice).

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Chất rắn vô định hình

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Noun

Examples

Metal glasses, unlike those based on silica, are electrically conductive, which can be either an advantage or a disadvantage, depending on the application.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To fit with glass; to glaze.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Lắp đặt kính; tráng men

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Verb

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 4

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To enclose in glass.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Đóng khung trong kính

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Verb

Examples

As Iewels in Christall for some Prince to buy. / Who tendring their own worth from whence they were glast,

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “glass” mean?

An amorphous solid, often transparent substance, usually made by melting silica sand with various additives (for most purposes, a mixture of soda, potash and lime is added).

Is “glass” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.