Definitions

1. noun

A vase is a container, typically made of glass, metal, or ceramic, used for holding flowers, plants, or other decorative objects.

“She placed the fresh bouquet in the beautiful crystal vase on the dining table.”

2. noun

A vasa is a rare or obsolete word referring to a type of ancient Swedish warship.

“The historians studied the remains of the 17th-century vasa in the Stockholm harbor.”

3. proper noun

Vasa may also refer to the Vasa dynasty, a historical royal house of Sweden.

“The Vasa museum in Stockholm showcases the history of the Swedish royal family.”