Synonyms for

Vase

Verb / veɪs / / vɑ:z / Another word for vase — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A vase is a decorative container that is used to display flowers or other things.

Synonyms & similar words

pot jar urn container holder receptacle crock pitcher flagon ewer bottle decanter carafe amphora crater canister basket trough basin bowl

Synonyms by register

Formal

receptacle container urn

Informal

pot jar

Literary

amphora krater

Common collocations

  • flower vase
  • glass vase
  • ceramic vase
  • empty vase
  • tall vase
  • small vase
  • antique vase

Word family

noun vase

Usage note

A vase is primarily a decorative container for flowers. While it can technically hold other things, its common association is with floral arrangements.

Example sentences

  1. I bought a beautiful vase to hold the flowers.
  2. She filled the vase with water before putting in the flowers.
  3. The vase was made of delicate glass.
  4. The vase was so heavy that she needed help lifting it.
  5. He gave her a vase of roses for her birthday.

Quotes

  • "The vase gives form to the emptiness, just as we have to shape God from the silence." - Ian McEwan
  • "A vase is not just a thing to put flowers in. It can be beautiful in its own right." - Martha Stewart
  • "A vase of flowers or greens cut from your garden can make all the difference in a room." - Bunny Williams

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