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 with a stem for drinking wine
A container to drink from, usually for water or juice
A small glass with a wide bottom and narrow top for drinking brandy or cognac
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
A glass filled to the top used for a toast
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.