glazing

noun

glaz·​ing ˈglā-ziŋ How to pronounce glazing (audio)
Synonyms of glazingnext
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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By tiny house standards, this looks very spacious, and generous glazing helps open it up to the outdoors. New Atlas, 9 Jan. 2026 Other common additives include fragrance and flavor enhancers and agents for anti-foaming, bleaching, bulking, gelling and glazing. Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 8 Jan. 2026 Additional $20 for glazing and firing. Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Jan. 2026 His ancestors brought the original techniques of glazing and firing that create its distinct colors. New York Times, 13 Dec. 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 12 Jan. 2026.

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