sundae glass

Tall fluted dish

A sundae glass is a tall, footed dish designed for serving ice cream sundaes.

The classic shape features a wide bowl on a stem with a base, allowing layers of ice cream, sauce, and toppings to be displayed and easily eaten with a long spoon.

The term extends to similar vessels used for parfaits or other layered desserts.

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cherry · banana split · ice cream · hot fudge · tall · fluted · dessert · sweet treat · spoon · syrup · sprinkles · fudge · chocolate sauce · soda fountain · ice cream parlor · diner · malt · milkshake

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vessel formality/specialization

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Container for combining ingredients

cereal bowl · plastic tub · paper cup · takeout container · tupperware

vessel shape/structure

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Circular mealtime vessel

shallow dish · saucer · platter · sheet pan · tray

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Top 500,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G