: a usually round vessel of greater depth than width used chiefly as an ornament or for holding flowers
vaselike
ˈvās-ˌlīk 
adjective
Canadian usually and US also ˈvāz-;
British usually, Canadian also, and US sometimes ˈväz-
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The jury saw photos of the broken vase glass on the hallway carpet.
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Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 12 May 2025
Consider using vases and ribbons from a local craft store, repurposing wine bottles, or crafting with magazine pages to add more elements of creativity to the floral arrangements.
—Ronny Maye, Forbes.com, 9 May 2025
And so is an online shop that will offer a new collection of vases.
—Elise Taylor, Vogue, 9 May 2025
Use canning jars to hold craft supplies, makeup brushes, or pencils, and turn mason jars into charming vases, casual drinking glasses, or vessels for cookie mixes.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 May 2025
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Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 12 May 2025
Consider using vases and ribbons from a local craft store, repurposing wine bottles, or crafting with magazine pages to add more elements of creativity to the floral arrangements.
—Ronny Maye, Forbes.com, 9 May 2025
And so is an online shop that will offer a new collection of vases.
—Elise Taylor, Vogue, 9 May 2025
Use canning jars to hold craft supplies, makeup brushes, or pencils, and turn mason jars into charming vases, casual drinking glasses, or vessels for cookie mixes.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 May 2025
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“Vase.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vase. Accessed 18 May. 2025.
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