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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Sandra S. Soria, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Nov. 2024
The formal dining set, which contains plates, bowls, cups, and coffee and tea pots, is glazed in a soft off-white color that keeps the emphasis on the gently curved forms.
—Anna Hezel, Curbed, 1 Nov. 2024
Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 5 Nov. 2024
The owners also recommend pairing it with cream cheese, gorgonzola, Havarti and smoked cheddar or using it as a glaze with pork, poultry and seafood.
—Felicia Campbell, The Arizona Republic, 4 Nov. 2024
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Verb
If the dish is glazed (completely smooth and glossy), it can be put in the dishwasher on a gentle cycle.
—Sandra S. Soria, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Nov. 2024
The formal dining set, which contains plates, bowls, cups, and coffee and tea pots, is glazed in a soft off-white color that keeps the emphasis on the gently curved forms.
—Anna Hezel, Curbed, 1 Nov. 2024
Noun
Get The Recipe 18 of 25 Apple Butter Pound Cake
This tender cake has a ribbon of homemade apple butter running through it for a sweet surprise, plus a rich caramel glaze.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 5 Nov. 2024
The owners also recommend pairing it with cream cheese, gorgonzola, Havarti and smoked cheddar or using it as a glaze with pork, poultry and seafood.
—Felicia Campbell, The Arizona Republic, 4 Nov. 2024
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“Glaze.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/glaze. Accessed 28 Nov. 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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