glazing

noun

glaz·​ing ˈglā-ziŋ How to pronounce glazing (audio)
1
: the action, process, or trade of fitting windows with glass
2
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b
: glaze
3
: transparent material (such as glass) used for windows

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The living room looks particularly well-proportioned, for a tiny house of its size, and has a sofa and a coffee table, as well as generous glazing and a nice high ceiling. Adam Williams, New Atlas, 4 Apr. 2025 Not only does the colorful enamel coating look great sitting on a table, but the glazing prevents moisture absorption for juicier food. Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 28 Feb. 2025 Adam Gibson The main home features generous glazing, including floor-to-ceiling windows, and is partially furnished using design firm Vipp's own products. Adam Williams, New Atlas, 21 Mar. 2025 It is made using the same process of shaping, firing, and glazing clay, but for something to be considered porcelain, certain requirements must be met. Katie Akin, Southern Living, 9 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for glazing

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of glazing was in the 15th century

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“Glazing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/glazing. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.

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