glazing

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

Examples of glazing in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Double-glazing is used for thermal insulation. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026

Generous glazing ensures lots of natural light inside. —Adam Williams april 22, New Atlas, 22 Apr. 2026

For the prefab kits, the team swapped out the original steel framework for more weather-resistant aluminum, and upgraded both the glazing and panels to meet current performance standards. —Kieron Marchese, Architectural Digest, 14 Apr. 2026

For other applications, like glazing desserts, preparing a marinade, or swirling into baked goods, choosing based on texture and sweetness can yield better results. —Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 9 Apr. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing glazing

• double glazing

Rhymes for glazing

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