Definition of vase Vase

/vejˈs/ - [veys] - vase

We found 8 definitions of vase from 5 different sources.

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What does vase mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Noun

Plural: vases

vase - an open jar of glass or porcelain used as an ornament or to hold flowers
  jar a vessel (usually cylindrical) with a wide mouth and without handles
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Wiktionary Wiktionary dictionary logo

  • vase (Noun)
    A container used mainly for displaying fresh, dried, or artificial flowers.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • vase (n.)
    A vessel adapted for various domestic purposes, and anciently for sacrificial uses; especially, a vessel of antique or elegant pattern used for ornament; as, a porcelain vase; a gold vase; a Grecian vase. See Illust. of Portland vase, under Portland.
  • vase (n.)
    A vessel similar to that described in the first definition above, or the representation of one in a solid block of stone, or the like, used for an ornament, as on a terrace or in a garden. See Illust. of Niche.
  • vase (n.)
    The body, or naked ground, of the Corinthian and Composite capital; -- called also tambour, and drum.
  • vase (n.)
    The calyx of a plant.

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  • A vase is a container, often used for flowers. They can be made from a number of materials, including glass and ceramics. Many vases are decorated or painted but some are left plain. It sometimes is used for decorations in American and Chinese homes. It can be a big part of culture in many countries.

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  • vase, noun, singular of vases.

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