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

Customers can upload their own photos, or choose artworks from an extensive online gallery before selecting all of the details, including size, material, matting, and glazing. — Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 25 Aug. 2026

Floor-to-ceiling glazing frames the landscaped gardens beyond, ensuring the changing seasons integrate subtly with the home’s design. — Nick Scott, Robb Report, 22 Aug. 2026

Large glass sliding doors open up the home to the outdoors and help increase natural light inside, along with the generous glazing throughout. — New Atlas, 16 Aug. 2026

From waitressing, to teaching, to glazing hams, stars have worked in a number of fields to make money (and get in some serious people watching). — Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 20 July 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