glass in its natural colour, usually greenish as a result of metallic substances in the raw materials
green glass in American English
noun
glass of low quality, colored green by impurities in the materials from which it is made
Word origin
[1650–60]This word is first recorded in the period 1650–60. Other words that entered Englishat around the same time include: agency, burlesque, gas, pony, profile
Examples of 'green glass' in a sentence
green glass
He also makes stunning glittering green glass bowls and water features (drystonesculpture.co.uk).
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
Emerald table lamp, brown green glass, with shade, 162 darlighting.co.uk ?
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
It was big, bright, light, white and double-height, with a stainless steel and green glass trim.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
It doesn't have to be traditional: a green glass canopy on slim pillars may look brilliant in an urban environment.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
He wrote in bed, in a room lit by a green glass lamp and lined with cork to muffle noise.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
New this month is milky-green glass tableware, with glasses (9), pitchers (25), mixing bowls (36) and cake stands (pictured, from 25).
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
On his desk are a laptop computer, a printer and a brass and green glass lamp.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
Slogging to the bottle bank on foot or bike might not help, as demand for brown and green glass is low.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
A striking green glass library tower has become a landmark at the heart of the campus.