1
a
: a spirit varnish (such as shellac)
b
: any of various durable natural varnishes
especially
: a varnish obtained from an Asian sumac (Toxicodendron vernicifluum synonym Rhus verniciflua)
called also Japanese lacquer
2
: any of various clear or colored synthetic organic coatings that typically dry to form a film by evaporation of the solvent
especially
: a solution of a cellulose derivative (such as nitrocellulose)
lacquered; lacquering
ˈla-k(ə-)riŋ 
1
: to coat with or as if with lacquer
2
: to give a smooth finish or appearance to : make glossy
lacquered her hair
Examples of lacquer in a Sentence
Noun
Many coats of lacquer were applied to the table.
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Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 30 Oct. 2024
Elsewhere, the kitchen is equipped with a center island, stainless-steel appliances, and glossy white lacquer cabinets.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 29 Oct. 2024
Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2024
Key furniture pieces are curved and lacquered in a deep, burgundy shade, a key color of the season.
—Lisa Lockwood, WWD, 20 Sep. 2024
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Noun
These include ragweed, certain types of perfume, nail lacquer vapor, and insecticide spray.
—Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 30 Oct. 2024
Elsewhere, the kitchen is equipped with a center island, stainless-steel appliances, and glossy white lacquer cabinets.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 29 Oct. 2024
Verb
The chicken wings could be the best of the bunch, with crisp skin lacquered in a sweet and spicy brown sugar glaze.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2024
Key furniture pieces are curved and lacquered in a deep, burgundy shade, a key color of the season.
—Lisa Lockwood, WWD, 20 Sep. 2024
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“Lacquer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lacquer. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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