Here is the requested information about the word "vases":
1. Parts of Speech: Noun
2. Definitions:
- A container used for holding cut flowers or as a decoration.
- A vessel used for holding liquids, typically wider than it is tall and often without handles.
3. Pronunciations:
- US: /ˈveɪsɪz/
- UK: /ˈvɑːsiːz/
4. Origin and Usage: The word "vases" originated from the Latin word "vas" meaning "vessel". It has been used in English since the 16th century to refer to a container used for holding cut flowers or as a decoration. It is commonly used in art and interior design.
5. Synonyms: container, jar, urn, pot, pitcher, vessel
6. Related Words:
- Flask
- Pitch
- Bowl
- Safer
- Plant
7. Example Sentences:
- She arranged the flowers in the vases on the windowsill.
- The antique vases were displayed on the mantlepiece.
- The waiter poured the wine into the crystal vase.