1. a large ornamental bowl, typically made of silver or pewter, used for cooling wine glasses by holding them by their feet in iced water
Usage: historical; decorative arts

Examples

• The antique monteith displayed at the museum was crafted in the 18th century.
• She filled the silver monteith with ice water to chill the wine glasses.
• The elaborate monteith served as the centerpiece for the formal dinner party.
• Collectors prize monteiths for their intricate engravings and historical significance.
• The butler carefully placed each wine glass into the monteith before serving.
• At the estate sale, the Georgian monteith attracted several serious bidders.