nouncountable and uncountableA2UK /ɡlɑːs/ US /ɡlæs/
An amorphous solid, often transparent substance, usually made by melting silica sand with various additives (for most purposes, a mixture of soda, potash and lime is added).
Any amorphous solid (one without a regular crystal lattice).
A vessel from which one drinks, especially one made of glass, plastic, or similar translucent or semi-translucent material.
The quantity of liquid contained in such a vessel.metonymically
Glassware.
A mirror.
A magnifying glass or loupe.
A telescope.
A barrier made of solid, transparent material.
The backboard.colloquial
The clear, protective screen surrounding a hockey rink.
Synonym of barometer (“instrument for measuring atmospheric pressure”).
Synonym of barometer (“anything used as a gauge or indicator”).figuratively