Definition

A person who makes or sells glass, or who installs glass in windows.

Example

The glassman carefully fitted the new window into the frame.

Conversation

Do you know anyone who works as a glassman?

Yeah, my uncle is a glassman and he makes beautiful windows.

That sounds interesting! What does he enjoy most about it?

He loves the creativity involved in designing unique glass pieces.

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Root Explanation

The word 'glassman' is formed from 'glass' (from Old English *glæs*, meaning a transparent material) and 'man' (from Old English *mann*, meaning a human being). A glassman refers to a person who works with glass, typically in the context of glassmaking or glassblowing.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'glass' as a transparent material and 'man' as a person who works with it — that's why a glassman is someone who works with glass.

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