: a usually round vessel of greater depth than width used chiefly as an ornament or for holding flowers
vaselike
ˈvās-ˌlīk 
adjective
Canadian usually and US also ˈvāz-;
British usually, Canadian also, and US sometimes ˈväz-
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Hot pink and teal dominate her living room, which is decorated with quirky decor like dangling twinkle lights and a houseplant growing from a corn on the cob vase.
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Kara Peeler, Sunset Magazine, 15 Apr. 2024
The handcrafted vase is durable and can stand on its own (with flowers or without).
—Monica Bell, Peoplemag, 8 Apr. 2024
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Kara Peeler, Sunset Magazine, 15 Apr. 2024
The handcrafted vase is durable and can stand on its own (with flowers or without).
—Monica Bell, Peoplemag, 8 Apr. 2024
See all Example Sentences for vase
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“Vase.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vase. Accessed 5 May. 2024.
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