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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Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 July 2026
Shades of ivory, nude, cream, and pink are just as soft and versatile in a classic crème finish or glazed with a layer of chrome.
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Ariel Wodarcyk,
InStyle,
2 July 2026
Staff,
FOXNews.com,
3 July 2026
Winning has afforded him opportunities to sell and market a line of spice rubs, sauces, glazes, seasonings, baths, brines, and injectables.
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Sam Stone,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
1 July 2026
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Verb
Use plastic or glazed ceramic pots with drainage holes and avoid overcrowding plants in the planter.
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Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 July 2026
Shades of ivory, nude, cream, and pink are just as soft and versatile in a classic crème finish or glazed with a layer of chrome.
—
Ariel Wodarcyk,
InStyle,
2 July 2026
Noun
Brush generously with bulgogi glaze, then wrap each rack tightly in heavy-duty foil with 2 tbsp butter and an extra splash of bulgogi glaze.
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Staff,
FOXNews.com,
3 July 2026
Winning has afforded him opportunities to sell and market a line of spice rubs, sauces, glazes, seasonings, baths, brines, and injectables.
—
Sam Stone,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
1 July 2026
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Cite this Entry
“Glaze.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/glaze. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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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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