Definition

The skill of creating items from hot, melted glass by blowing air into it through a tube.

Example

She learned glassblowing to create beautiful vases and sculptures.

Conversation

Have you ever seen a glassblowing demonstration?

No, I haven't, but it sounds really interesting!

It's amazing how they can shape molten glass into beautiful objects.

I would love to watch that — it must take a lot of skill.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Glassblowing → It is formed from "glass" (from Old English *glæs*, meaning a transparent solid material) and "blowing" (from the verb "blow", meaning to force air). The word describes the process of shaping glass by forcing air into it.

Memory Tip

Think of shaping a transparent material ('glass') by forcing air ('blowing') into it — that's how glassblowing works.

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