tumbler
2 synonyms for tumbler, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A flat-bottomed drinking glass without a stem, foot, or handle.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
tumbler pigeon
How to use tumbler
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
whisky tumbler
lock tumbler
Etymology
From tumble + -er. The drinking-glass sense comes from early versions of the glass having a rounded or pointed base, so it would "tumble" over if set down before being emptied — forcing the drinker to finish it in one go.
Full origin of tumbler →Frequently asked questions
What does “tumbler” mean?
The word “tumbler” means a flat-bottomed drinking glass without a stem, foot, or handle. In plain terms, a short, straight-sided drinking glass, or a moving part inside a lock mechanism.
How do you pronounce “tumbler”?
“Tumbler” is pronounced TUHMBL (/ˈtʌmblɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “tumbler” in a sentence?
Here is “tumbler” used in a sentence: “He poured the whisky into a heavy crystal tumbler.”
What part of speech is “tumbler”?
“Tumbler” is a noun.
How many meanings does “tumbler” have?
“Tumbler” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a flat-bottomed drinking glass without a stem, foot, or handle.
