small glass

Liquor portion vessel

A small glass is a serving of alcohol, typically spirits or fortified wine, in a modest-sized vessel.

The phrase often appears in period literature or formal contexts: She poured herself a small glass of sherry.

It suggests moderation or gentility—a restrained measure rather than a generous pour.

Related

liqueur · neat pour · on the rocks · whiskey · vodka · delicate · fragile · handle with care · clear · sip · drink · bar · bar cart · liquor cabinet · stemless · crystal · dainty · miniature

Opposites
container size

small glasspint

Liquid volume unit

pint glass · yard glass · pitcher · jug · tankard

serving convention

small glasspint

Liquid volume unit

large · double

Family

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Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G