# carnival glass

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
1. A type of glassware dating from the early 20th century, notable for lustrous colors.

## Etymology
So called because it was sometimes given as prizes at carnivals and fairgrounds.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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