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Originally, the term tumbler referred to a type of drinking glass with a pointed or rounded base, which prevented it from being put down until it was empty, encouraging the drinker to finish their beverage in one go.{{citation needed|date=April 2024}} This design feature was not only a practical solution to the lack of flat surfaces in medieval times but also a novel way to ensure guests consumed their drinks quickly at gatherings. Over time, the design evolved into the flat-bottomed glassware we are familiar with today, which can comfortably sit on tables and counters without tipping over. The modern tumbler comes in various sizes and shapes, designed to accommodate a wide range of beverages from water and juice to sophisticated cocktails, showcasing its evolution from a functional necessity to a staple of everyday life and celebratory occasions alike.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-05-03 |title=Why is a Tumbler Called a Tumbler? 5 Weird & Wonderful Theories |url=https://greenssteel.com/blogs/news/why-is-a-tumbler-called-a-tumbler-5-weird-wonderful-theories |access-date=2024-02-29 |website=Greens Steel |language=en}}</ref> Tumblers can also be adorned with decor, such as gemstones and rhinestones.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-05-27 |title=Step-By-Step Guide On Creating A Rhinestone Tumbler. |url=https://becreateful.com/blogs/faq/how-to-create-a-rhinestone-tumbler-honeycomb-pattern |access-date=2024-02-29 |website=Be Createful |language=en}}</ref> {{Wiktionary|tumbler}} |
Originally, the term tumbler referred to a type of drinking glass with a pointed or rounded base, which prevented it from being put down until it was empty, encouraging the drinker to finish their beverage in one go.{{citation needed|date=April 2024}} This design feature was not only a practical solution to the lack of flat surfaces in medieval times but also a novel way to ensure guests consumed their drinks quickly at gatherings. Over time, the design evolved into the flat-bottomed glassware we are familiar with today, which can comfortably sit on tables and counters without tipping over.{{citation needed|date=April 2024}} The modern tumbler comes in various sizes and shapes, designed to accommodate a wide range of beverages from water and juice to sophisticated cocktails, showcasing its evolution from a functional necessity to a staple of everyday life and celebratory occasions alike.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-05-03 |title=Why is a Tumbler Called a Tumbler? 5 Weird & Wonderful Theories |url=https://greenssteel.com/blogs/news/why-is-a-tumbler-called-a-tumbler-5-weird-wonderful-theories |access-date=2024-02-29 |website=Greens Steel |language=en}}</ref> Tumblers can also be adorned with decor, such as gemstones and rhinestones.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-05-27 |title=Step-By-Step Guide On Creating A Rhinestone Tumbler. |url=https://becreateful.com/blogs/faq/how-to-create-a-rhinestone-tumbler-honeycomb-pattern |access-date=2024-02-29 |website=Be Createful |language=en}}</ref> {{Wiktionary|tumbler}} |
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==Political== |
==Political== |
Latest revision as of 02:10, 30 April 2024
A tumbler is a flat-floored beverage container usually made of plastic, glass or stainless steel.
Theories vary as to the etymology of the word tumbler. One such theory is that the glass originally had a pointed or convex base and could not be set down without spilling. Another is that they had weighted bottoms which caused them to right themselves if knocked over.[1]
- Collins glass, for a tall mixed drink[2]
- Dizzy Cocktail glass, a glass with a wide, shallow bowl, comparable to a normal cocktail glass but without the stem
- Highball glass, for mixed drinks[3]
- Iced tea glass
- Juice glass, for fruit juices and vegetable juices.
- Old fashioned glass, traditionally, for a simple cocktail or liquor "on the rocks". Contemporary American "rocks" glasses may be much larger, and used for a variety of beverages over ice
- Shot glass, a small glass for up to four ounces of liquor. The modern shot glass has a thicker base and sides than the older whiskey glass
- Table glass, faceted glass, or granyonyi stakan, common in Russia and made of particularly hard and thick glass
- Water glass
- Whiskey tumbler, a small, thin-walled glass for a straight shot of liquor
Originally, the term tumbler referred to a type of drinking glass with a pointed or rounded base, which prevented it from being put down until it was empty, encouraging the drinker to finish their beverage in one go.[citation needed] This design feature was not only a practical solution to the lack of flat surfaces in medieval times but also a novel way to ensure guests consumed their drinks quickly at gatherings. Over time, the design evolved into the flat-bottomed glassware we are familiar with today, which can comfortably sit on tables and counters without tipping over.[citation needed] The modern tumbler comes in various sizes and shapes, designed to accommodate a wide range of beverages from water and juice to sophisticated cocktails, showcasing its evolution from a functional necessity to a staple of everyday life and celebratory occasions alike.[4] Tumblers can also be adorned with decor, such as gemstones and rhinestones.[5]
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References[edit]
- ^ Holloway, James. "Why Are Some Glasses Called Tumblers?". oureverydaylife.com. Archived from the original on April 5, 2018. Retrieved April 5, 2018.
- ^ Herbst, Sharon; Herbst, Ron (1998). The Ultimate A-to-Z Bar Guide. New York: Broadway Books. p. 8. ISBN 978-0-7679-0197-0.
- ^ Rathbun, A. J. (2007). Good Spirits: Recipes, Revelations, Refreshments, and Romance, Shaken and Served with a Twist. Boston, Massachusetts: The Harvard Common Press. p. 13. ISBN 978-1-55832-336-0.
- ^ "Why is a Tumbler Called a Tumbler? 5 Weird & Wonderful Theories". Greens Steel. 2023-05-03. Retrieved 2024-02-29.
- ^ "Step-By-Step Guide On Creating A Rhinestone Tumbler". Be Createful. 2022-05-27. Retrieved 2024-02-29.
- ^ "Pawan Kalyan-led Jana Sena awarded glass tumbler as election symbol". 23 December 2018. Retrieved 8 February 2020.