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
a
b
: glaze
3
: transparent material (such as glass) used for windows

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Set petit fours and cookies on the rack when glazing or icing them so any excess can drip to a pan below. Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 26 Jan. 2026 From 8 to 14 inches of snow and a glazing of ice are expected. Phil Helsel, NBC news, 23 Jan. 2026 The upper salon, for example, features 360-degree panoramic glazing that invites the outdoor world in. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 20 Jan. 2026 This is spacious and has a nice high ceiling and generous glazing, plus a sofa, a chair and a table. New Atlas, 16 Jan. 2026 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 2 Feb. 2026.

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