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Meaning of carnival glass | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

A type of glassware dating from the early 20th century, notable for lustrous colors.

uncountable

Examples

“Consider, for example, the phenomenon of carnival glass. Known also as taffeta glass, it got its more popular name from the fact it was once given away as prizes in carnivals.”

CEFR level

B2

Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

See also

carnivalization Carnivals carnivora carnivoracity carnivoramorphan carnivoran