rummer
- noun
- Archaic
- She raised her rummer high during the wedding toast.
Examples
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He raised his rummer to make a toast.
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The antique shop displayed an elegant rummer in its window.
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Collectors often seek out 18th-century rummers for their unique shapes.
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The rummer was filled with fine whiskey.
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At the celebration, everyone raised their rummer to toast the newlyweds.
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The antique shop displayed a beautiful rummer that was perfect for special occasions.
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He filled his rummer with rich red wine before making a heartfelt speech.
Synonyms
A glass filled to the top used for a toast
A small glass with a wide bottom and narrow top for drinking brandy or cognac
A glass with a stem for drinking wine
A container to drink from, usually for water or juice
A glass with a short stem and wide bowl for serving brandy
A glass with a short stem, wide bowl and narrow top for serving brandy
A shallow two-handled cup from Scotland used for sharing drinks
A small drinking glass used for juice or water
Surface Forms
Etymology
Rummer comes from an older Dutch and German word roemer, which meant 'Roman' because these big glasses were made in a Roman style and used for wine and celebration. That's why rummer now means a large drinking glass used especially for toasts.