brandy snifter
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7.3
- noun
- /ˈbrændi ˈsnɪftər/
:
copa de brandy
- He admired the intricate design of the brandy snifter before pouring a generous amount of cognac into it.
- filled with brandy snifter
Examples
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I reminded her that these were the same people who would pay $800 to have their pictures superimposed on a brandy snifter.
Fiction book (1994) -
To enhance the flavor of the brandy, pour it into a brandy snifter and let it breathe.
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Darling, if you want, we can put your picture on a brandy snifter.
Fiction book (1994) -
"Besides," Dickens raised his brandy snifter, "no actor could have done this."
Fiction book (1990) -
His hand was shaking so badly when he brought the brandy snifter to his lips that Jory had to reach out and steady it.
Fiction book (1994) -
Before he knew what was happening, she ordered another, and when he came out of the men's room, she surprised him with brandy snifters and dessert.
Fiction book (1996) -
Wheeler leans back in his chair, swirling a brandy snifter.
Fiction book (1993) -
Seth acknowledged her repartee with a smile of his own, and they toasted, eyes locked over the rims of their brandy snifters.
Fiction book (1995) -
But before she could decide, a discreet maid hired for the evening appeared at Laurie’s side with her serving tray filled with brandy snifters.
Fiction book (1992) -
After dinner, they sat by the fire, each with a brandy snifter filled with their favorite spirit.
Synonyms
6
8.9
A small glass with a wide bottom and narrow top for drinking brandy or cognac
1
3.0
A glass with a short stem and wide bowl for serving brandy
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Surface Forms
Morphology
The meaning is directly compositional: 'brandy' names the spirit and 'snifter' names a type of glass, so a 'brandy snifter' is plainly a snifter used for brandy. This noun+noun specification follows common English compounding patterns and would be immediately understandable to a B1 learner who knows both constituent words.
Etymology
Brandy snifter gets its name from how the glass is used: the short stem and wide bowl let you cup the glass to warm the brandy, and the narrow top traps the aroma so you can 'sniff' it. That's why a brandy snifter is the special glass for enjoying the smell and taste of brandy.