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Tiffany glass

Tiffany glass

1 8.4
Glass that shows soft mixed colors and people use for stained-glass windows and lamps
  • noun
  • /ˈtɪfəni ɡlæs/
translation icon : vidrio Tiffany
  • The beautiful stained-glass windows feature exquisite Tiffany glass that enhances the chapel's atmosphere.
  • Tiffany glass collection

Examples

  • Antique collectors highly value Tiffany glass for its vibrant colors and craftsmanship.

  • He replaced the broken window with a panel of Tiffany glass to match the home's original decor.

  • The museum exhibited several lamps made from Tiffany glass, showcasing their intricate designs.

  • The beautiful Tiffany glass lamp lit up the room.

  • I bought a Tiffany glass vase at the antique shop.

  • The museum showcases a stunning array of Tiffany glass pieces, known for their vibrant colors and intricate designs.

  • She admired the Tiffany glass lamp that illuminated the room with a warm, multicolored glow.

Synonyms

stained glass
vsTiffany glass
21 4.4

Colored pieces joined to make pretty windows that show pictures

is an opalescent variety made by a named maker and also used for lamps
Venetian glass
vsTiffany glass
1 7.2

A fine, beautiful glass object made in Venice, often brightly coloured and carefully shaped

is a specific opalescent decorative product defined by style not regional origin
opal glass
vsTiffany glass
6.4

A milky white glass that lets light through and is used for lamps and vases

is opalescent with varied colours rather than simply milky white and used in lamps

How Opaque

Tiffany glass
1 8.4
stained glass
21 4.4

Surface Forms

Tiffany glass singular
Tiffany glasses plural

Morphology

Tiffany + glass

The phrase combines a proper name/brand 'Tiffany' with the noun 'glass', so a learner who knows both words can reasonably infer it refers to glass made by or in the style of Tiffany. However, the specialized sense (opalescent colored stained glass lamps/windows developed by Louis Comfort Tiffany) requires cultural/encyclopedic knowledge, so the exact meaning is not fully predictable from the parts.

Etymology

Tiffany glass is named after the maker Louis Comfort Tiffany, who created a special kind of colored glass that looks milky and shines with soft, glowing colors. He used this glass in lamps and stained-glass windows, so those objects are called 'Tiffany glass' today.