unglazed

adjective

un·​glazed ˌən-ˈglāzd How to pronounce unglazed (audio)
: not coated with a glossy or lustrous surface or finish : not glazed
unglazed porcelain
unglazed tiles

Examples of unglazed in a Sentence

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Cleaning Products With Dyes While bright colors may be eye-catching, cleaners that come in vivid colors may actually absorb into the tile and cause discoloration over time, especially for unglazed tiles. Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 1 Sep. 2025 This architectural approach—raw concrete, exposed wood, unglazed clay—feels like a natural evolution of Oaxaca’s centuries-old design traditions. Michaela Trimble, Vogue, 7 Aug. 2025 Batman Doughnut – an unglazed shell doughnut filled with cookies & Kreme, dipped in black chocolate icing and topped with a Bat emblem. Cheryl V. Jackson, IndyStar, 24 July 2025 Batman Doughnut: An unglazed shell doughnut filled with cookies and Kreme, dipped in black chocolate icing and topped with a bat emblem. Mike Snider, USA Today, 19 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for unglazed

Word History

First Known Use

1599, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of unglazed was in 1599

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“Unglazed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unglazed. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.

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