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glazing

noun

glaz·​ing ˈglā-ziŋ How to pronounce glazing (audio)
1
: the action, process, or trade of fitting windows with glass
2
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b
: glaze
3
: transparent material (such as glass) used for windows

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Looking closer at the space, the main entrance is defined by the original interior vestibule for the building, complete with original curved glazing and windowpane glass that’s over a century old. Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 24 Nov. 2025 Floor-to-ceiling glazing might not be ideal in a home for privacy, but really helps open up the workplace to daylight and views. New Atlas, 24 Nov. 2025 The interior showcases contemporary minimalist decor, premium materials, and floor-to-ceiling glazing that welcomes natural light in while offering sweeping ocean views out. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 21 Nov. 2025 The look itself combines the chrome glazing technique that nail artist Zola Ganzorigt is known for with the cat-eye manicures everyone—including Hailey Bieber—has been going crazy for this fall. Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 15 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for glazing

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
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 30 Nov. 2025.

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