rocks glass
noun
plural rocks glasses
: a short tumbler (see tumbler entry 2) used especially for a cocktail that is served over ice
Combine all the ingredients in a shaker, shake vigorously. Strain and serve on the rocks—in a rocks glass …—
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Shake with ice and serve in a rocks glass over fresh ice.
—Gina Pace, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025
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—Izzy Baskette, People.com, 9 June 2025
Amaretto 2 dashes Angostura Bitters Add ingredients to a mixing glass with ice or to a rocks glass over a large piece of ice.
—Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 26 Apr. 2025
Strain into rocks glass over fresh ice and top with soda.
—Emily Price, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
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Gina Pace, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025
Keep scrolling for more presents for $50 and under that are sure to make your dad smile, including gorgeous rocks glasses and an extensive grooming kit that will make his self-care moments feel royal.
—Izzy Baskette, People.com, 9 June 2025
Amaretto 2 dashes Angostura Bitters Add ingredients to a mixing glass with ice or to a rocks glass over a large piece of ice.
—Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 26 Apr. 2025
Strain into rocks glass over fresh ice and top with soda.
—Emily Price, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for rocks glass
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“Rocks glass.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rocks%20glass. Accessed 20 Jul. 2025.
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