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10 Language-to-English DictionariesTumbler
/ˈtʌm.blər/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A drinking glass with a flat bottom and no handle, typically used for serving beverages.
"She poured the lemonade into a tall tumbler and set it on the table." - 2
A type of container that can be used for mixing or shaking drinks, often with a lid.
"He used a tumbler to mix the cocktail before serving it."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'tumbler' originates from the Middle English term 'tumblere', which referred to a person who tumbles or falls. It evolved in the 15th century to describe a type of drinking vessel that is often used for casual drinking, reflecting its association with informal settings.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Tumbler" is said worldwide
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gobelet
Transliteration: gob-lay
"Elle a versé de l'eau dans un gobelet."
Becher
Transliteration: beh-kher
"Er trank aus einem Becher Wasser."
bicchiere
Transliteration: beek-ee-air-eh
"Ha versato il succo in un bicchiere."
vaso
Transliteration: vah-so
"Ella sirvió agua en un vaso."
copo
Transliteration: koh-poo
"Ele bebeu água em um copo."
गिलास
Transliteration: gilaas
"उसने गिलास में पानी डाला।"
杯子
Transliteration: bēizi
"她把水倒进杯子里。"
컵
Transliteration: keop
"그녀는 컵에 물을 따랐다."
タンブラー
Transliteration: tanburā
"彼女はタンブラーに水を注いだ。"
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