Plural of goblet; drinking cups with stems and bases, typically made of glass, metal, or ceramic.
From Old French 'gobelet' (drinking cup), possibly derived from 'gob' meaning mouth or lump. The word entered English in the 14th century and the -et suffix is a French diminutive, suggesting it originally meant 'small cup' or 'cup for the mouth.'
Goblets were status symbols in medieval times—the more ornate your cup, the more important you were! Even today, they're used in formal dining and fantasy films to make everything look more royal and fancy.
Complete word intelligence in one call. Free tier — 50 lookups/day.