Zylindervase

cylinder vase

noun tsy-LIN-der-vah-ze Rare

Also means

straight-sided glass vase

Usage Note

Zylindervase is a tall, straight-sided glass vase with a circular cross-section, very popular for displaying single stems or floating candles in water. Its simple geometric form suits modern and Scandinavian-inspired interiors.

Examples

"In der hohen Zylindervase auf dem Couchtisch stehen drei weiße Tulpen."

Natural Translation

Three white tulips stand in the tall cylinder vase on the coffee table.

Literal Translation

In the tall cylinder vase on the coffee table stand three white tulips.

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