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

Its exterior is finished in timber with metal accents, and there's lots of glazing in this one, helping fill the interior with natural light. — New Atlas, 6 Sep. 2026

The third one was a sheet of transparent polystyrene sold as window glazing. — Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 31 Aug. 2026

The resulting low-slung structure is clad in understated materials, with a sloping bronze-colored roof, stone chimney, expansive glazing, and teak siding. — David Foxley, Architectural Digest, 27 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

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