glazing

1 of 2

noun

glaz·​ing ˈglā-ziŋ 

1

: the action, process, or trade of fitting windows with glass

2

a

: glasswork

b

: glaze

3

: transparent material (such as glass) used for windows

glazing

2 of 2

present participle of glaze entry 1, glaze entry 3

Examples of glazing in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Expansive glazing connects the interior to the exterior and also adds a modern aesthetic. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 26 Oct. 2026

An electric fireplace and lots of glazing round out the space, and the timber shiplap finish and faux stone fireplace surround are a nice touch, lending it a cabin-like look. — New Atlas, 25 Oct. 2026

LaMB uses Passivhaus principles of sustainable construction, and features triple glazing, photovoltaic panels, and air-source heat pumps to make the building 40% more efficient than required by code. — Martin Cizmar, Time, 15 Oct. 2026

On tabletops with less abstract design, such as one with a skull depicted, differences in glazing and firing mean there are variations in the hue and colors. — Marissa Gluck, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing glazing

• double glazing

Rhymes for glazing

• blazing
• brazing
• crazing
• gazing
• grazing
• hazing
• phasing
• phrasing
• praising
• raising
• razing
• amazing