goblet

This term evokes a sense of elegance, antiquity, or ritual. It is rarely used to describe modern, everyday glassware, instead appearing in historical narratives, fantasy settings, or formal religious contexts to suggest a level of prestige or sacredness. In a liturgical context, the word specifically refers to the chalice used in the Eucharist. While often used interchangeably with chalice, a goblet is more generally any stemmed drinking vessel, whereas a chalice is almost exclusively associated with religious rites.