vase
word
/ˈvɑz/
vahz
/vˈɑːz/
vahz
Definition
A vase is a container, usually made of glass, ceramic, or another material, used to hold cut flowers or for decoration.
Usage & Nuances
Usually refers to a decorative container for flowers. Common collocations: 'flower vase', 'glass vase', 'ceramic vase'. Not used for drinking or cooking. Do not confuse with 'vessel' (general container).
Spanish: jarrón - floreroPortuguese (BR): vaso - jarro (decoração)Portuguese (PT): vaso - jarro (decoração)Chinese (Simplified): 花瓶Chinese (Traditional): 花瓶Hindi: फूलदानArabic: مزهريةBengali: ফুলদানিRussian: вазаJapanese: 花瓶Vietnamese: bình hoaKorean: 꽃병Turkish: vazoUrdu: گلدانIndonesian: vas bunga
Example Sentences
She put flowers in the vase.
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The vase is made of glass.
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Be careful, that vase is very expensive.
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He gave his mom a beautiful vase for her birthday.
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Oops! I almost knocked over the vase.
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The vase is on the table.
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