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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While the ceramic makeup of toilets should be quite durable, occasionally the ceramics' glazing can fail. Rabekah Henderson, Southern Living, 8 July 2025 Other common additives include fragrance and flavor enhancers and agents for anti-foaming, bleaching, bulking, gelling and glazing. Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 26 June 2025 That’s a key point beyond this one brand, as some manufacturers are offering comparable glazing technology, but not qualifying it as slip resistant. Jamie Gold, Forbes.com, 31 May 2025 The large openings in and out of the buildings, combined with large-scale glazing, means everywhere is airy and drenched in light. Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes.com, 28 June 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 19 Jul. 2025.

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