Synonyms for tumbler
| Grammar : Noun |
| Spell : tuhm-bler |
| Phonetic Transcription : ˈtʌm blər |
Top 10 synonyms for tumbler Other synonyms for the word tumbler
- aerialist
- alembic
- ampulla
- artist
- athlete
- bag
- balancer
- beaker
- bottle
- brandy balloon
- brandy snifter
- cannikin
- caster
- chalice
- contortionist
- cordial glass
- crock
- cruet
- crystal
- cupful
- demijohn
- demitasse
- draught
- ewer
- fiasco
- flacon
- flagon
- flasket
- funambulist
- glass
- goblet
- gourd
- grail
- gymnast
- highball
- highball glass
- horn
- jar
- jigger
- jumper
- martini glass
- mug
- noggin
- performer
- phial
- pilsener
- pony
- potion
- retort
- rocks glass
- snifter
- stein
- stunt person
- taster
- teacup
- trapezist
- tumbler
- urn
- vessel
- vial
- wineglass
Définition of tumbler
Origin :- mid-14c., "acrobat," agent noun from tumble (v.). A fem. form was tumbester (late 14c.). Meaning "drinking glass" is recorded from 1660s, originally a glass with a rounded or pointed bottom which would cause it to "tumble," and thus it could not be set down until it was empty.
- As in contortionist : noun acrobat
- As in liqueur glass : noun glass for holding liqueur
- As in gymnast : noun athlete
- As in acrobat : noun performer who does tricks, physical feats
- As in cup : noun container for drinking
- As in flask : noun small container for liquid
- As in glass : noun object used for drinking liquids
- Short cakes may be made of this, cut out with the edge of a tumbler.
- Extract from : « Directions for Cookery, in its Various Branches » by Eliza Leslie
- Cut it into cakes with the edge of a tumbler or with a tin-cake cutter.
- Extract from : « Directions for Cookery, in its Various Branches » by Eliza Leslie
- He half filled the tumbler as he said it, and drank off the contents when he had done saying it.
- Extract from : « Little Dorrit » by Charles Dickens
- She had been beating up an egg with sugar and wine, and now brought it in in a tumbler.
- Extract from : « The Channings » by Mrs. Henry Wood
- But who is the gentleman who is just going up to them and handing them a tumbler so officiously?
- Extract from : « A Hero of Our Time » by M. Y. Lermontov
- Jack arose, filled a tumbler and brought it to the side of the bed.
- Extract from : « Graham's Magazine Vol. XXXII No. 2. February 1848 » by Various
- Faix, Mr. Kelly, but it's yourself can make a tumbler of punch with any man.
- Extract from : « The Macdermots of Ballycloran » by Anthony Trollope
- He returned with a tumbler and two cushions and seated himself at her feet.
- Extract from : « The Education of Eric Lane » by Stephen McKenna
- Mr. Lavender saw before him a tumbler containing a yellow fluid.
- Extract from : « The Burning Spear » by John Galsworthy
- "In that case I might as well," said Joe, pouring what remained into a tumbler and drinking it off.
- Extract from : « The Burning Spear » by John Galsworthy
Antonyms for tumbler
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