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

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The mix of full-height glazing and open-plan architecture dissolves the boundary between inside and out. Tristan Rutherford, Robb Report, 26 Sep. 2025 The home also has generous glazing, including a porthole-style window, and large wood and glass doors that open up the home to the outside. New Atlas, 25 Sep. 2025 The building also incorporates cutting-edge sustainable technologies, including high-performance glazing to reduce heat absorption, energy-efficient systems throughout, rainwater harvesting, and greywater recycling systems. Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 11 Sep. 2025 Other home hardening renovations for homeowners to consider include replacing windows with dual-pane glazing, and retrofitting attic and sub-floor vents with flame and ember-resistant vents. Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 July 2025 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 27 Sep. 2025.

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