glassblowing
Glassblowing is the craft of making objects by blowing air through a tube into a piece of hot, liquid glass. It is an ancient art used to create beautiful things like vases, bowls, and decorations.
Examples
3 of 5We watched a glassblowing show at the local fair.
We watched a glassblowing show at the local fair.
The museum features an exhibit dedicated to the history of glassblowing.
The museum features an exhibit dedicated to the history of glassblowing.
Glassblowing is way harder than it looks on TV!
Glassblowing is way harder than it looks on TV!
Word Family
Memory Tip
Imagine blowing a bubble with gum, but instead of gum, it is hot, glowing glass!
Quick Quiz
The artist used ________ to create a beautiful, delicate vase from hot liquid.
Correct!
The correct answer is: glassblowing
Examples
We watched a glassblowing show at the local fair.
everydayWe watched a glassblowing show at the local fair.
The museum features an exhibit dedicated to the history of glassblowing.
formalThe museum features an exhibit dedicated to the history of glassblowing.
Glassblowing is way harder than it looks on TV!
informalGlassblowing is way harder than it looks on TV!
Archaeological evidence suggests glassblowing was developed in the 1st century BC.
academicArchaeological evidence suggests glassblowing was developed in the 1st century BC.
Our studio specializes in custom glassblowing for high-end clients.
businessOur studio specializes in custom glassblowing for high-end clients.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
master the art of glassblowing
master the art of glassblowing
studio glassblowing
studio glassblowing
free-blown glass
free-blown glass
Often Confused With
Glassmaking is the general term for all glass production, while glassblowing specifically uses air to shape it.
Glass etching is scratching the surface of cold glass, while glassblowing shapes hot glass.
Usage Notes
Use this word when referring specifically to the artistic or manual process of shaping hot glass with air. It is usually treated as an uncountable noun.
Common Mistakes
Don't use 'glassblowing' as a verb (e.g., 'I am glassblowing'). Instead, use 'I am blowing glass' or 'I am practicing glassblowing.'
Memory Tip
Imagine blowing a bubble with gum, but instead of gum, it is hot, glowing glass!
Word Origin
A compound of the English words 'glass' and 'blowing' (moving air), describing the literal action performed.
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
The island of Murano in Venice, Italy, is world-famous for its historic glassblowing traditions.
Quick Quiz
The artist used ________ to create a beautiful, delicate vase from hot liquid.
Correct!
The correct answer is: glassblowing
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