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

The tower features a curved, sculptural form with floor-to-ceiling glazing and wide balconies, offering panoramic views across Vancouver and its surroundings. — New Atlas, 23 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