epoxy

verb

epoxied or epoxyed; epoxying
Synonyms of epoxynext

transitive verb

: to glue, fill, or coat with epoxy resin

Examples of epoxy in a Sentence

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Today, more than 1.4 million Instagram fans follow her for practical tips ranging from building a treehouse, epoxying a garage floor, and upgrading a living room. Steven Bertoni, Forbes.com, 16 June 2025 Once the season started, Finch went the other way, epoxying an eight-man, veteran-laden rotation into each game with almost no wiggle room. Jon Krawczynski, The Athletic, 22 Feb. 2025 Our decision to epoxy the floors speaks volumes about our dedication to cleanliness and hygiene. Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 6 June 2024 The man had a wrench set, batters, earbuds and epoxy putty on him. cleveland, 23 Dec. 2022 See All Example Sentences for epoxy

Word History

First Known Use

1966, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of epoxy was in 1966

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“Epoxy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/epoxy. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.

Kids Definition

epoxy

1 of 2 noun
ep·​oxy i-ˈpäk-sē How to pronounce epoxy (audio)
plural epoxies

epoxy

2 of 2 verb
epoxied or epoxyed; epoxying
: to glue, fill, or coat with epoxy resin

Medical Definition

epoxy

adjective
ep·​oxy i-ˈpäk-sē How to pronounce epoxy (audio)
: containing oxygen attached to two different atoms already united in some other way
specifically : containing a 3-membered ring consisting of one oxygen and two carbon atoms

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