Vases Meaning in English

word · lemma: vase

US

ˈvɑzɪz/, /ˈveɪsəz

VAH-ziz, VAY-suz

UK

vˈɑːzɪz

VAHZ-iz

Definition

Vases are containers, often decorative, used to hold cut flowers or for decoration.

Usage & Nuances

Most common for holding flowers, usually made of glass, ceramic, or porcelain; 'vase' (singular) vs. 'vases' (plural). Sometimes confused with 'jars' or 'pots', which have broader uses. 'Vase' is pronounced as /veɪs/ (US) or /vɑːz/ (UK).

• Spanish: jarrones - floreros
• Portuguese (BR): vasos - jarros (decorativos)
• Portuguese (PT): vasos - jarros (decorativos)
• Chinese (Simplified): 花瓶
• Chinese (Traditional): 花瓶
• Hindi: कलश - फूलदान
• Arabic: مزهرات - أواني زهور
• Bengali: ফুলদানি
• Russian: вазы
• Japanese: 花瓶
• Vietnamese: bình hoa
• Korean: 꽃병
• Turkish: vazolar
• Urdu: گلدانیں
• Indonesian: vas bunga

Example Sentences

There are three vases on the table.

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She put flowers in the vases.

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The vases are made of glass.

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Those colorful vases really brighten up the room.

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I keep my antique vases in a special cabinet.

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Be careful not to knock over the vases when you walk by.

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