glazed; glazing
1
: to furnish or fit with glass
2
a
: to coat with or as if with a glaze
the storm glazed trees with ice
b
: to apply a glaze to
glaze doughnuts
3
: to give a smooth glossy surface to
glazer
noun
1
: a smooth slippery coating of thin ice
2
a(1)
: a liquid preparation applied to food on which it forms a firm glossy coating
(2)
: a mixture mostly of oxides (such as silica and alumina) applied to the surface of ceramic wares to form a moisture-impervious and often lustrous or ornamental coating
b
: a transparent or translucent color applied to modify the effect of a painted surface
c
: a smooth glossy or lustrous surface or finish
3
: a glassy film
Examples of glaze in a Sentence
Noun
The pot is covered with a bright red glaze.
doughnuts with a chocolate glaze
The pot needs more glaze.
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Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 14 Aug. 2024
And, this season, for those who glaze over upon hearing a glossary of finance terms, there’s the whodunit.
—Eliana Dockterman, TIME, 7 Aug. 2024
Emily Vanschmus, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 July 2024
Get The Recipe 25 of 45 Skillet-Roasted Carrots The combination of apple cider vinegar and honey creates the perfect glaze on these simply prepared carrots.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 20 July 2024
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Verb
The fan-favorite doughnut is both old-fashioned style and glazed.
—Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 14 Aug. 2024
And, this season, for those who glaze over upon hearing a glossary of finance terms, there’s the whodunit.
—Eliana Dockterman, TIME, 7 Aug. 2024
Noun
The cream cheese glaze is slightly tangy, which brings out the flavors of the dough and cinnamon.
—Emily Vanschmus, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 July 2024
Get The Recipe 25 of 45 Skillet-Roasted Carrots The combination of apple cider vinegar and honey creates the perfect glaze on these simply prepared carrots.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 20 July 2024
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“Glaze.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/glaze. Accessed 19 Aug. 2024.
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glaze
1 of 2 verb
glazed; glazing
1
: to set glass in
glaze a window
2
: to cover with a glassy surface
glaze pottery
3
: to become shiny in appearance
glazer
noun
glaze
2 of 2 noun
: a glassy surface or coating
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