Glaze

/ɡleɪz/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A glossy or shiny coating applied to a surface.

The cake was finished with a chocolate glaze.

A glassy surface or finish on pottery or ceramics.

The ceramic bowl featured a beautiful turquoise glaze.

A liquid substance applied to a surface to enhance its appearance and protect it.

The carpenter used a protective glaze to seal the wood.

verb

To coat or finish with a thin layer of a glossy substance.

She decided to glaze the pottery to give it a shiny finish.

To make something smooth or shiny by applying a glaze.

The chef expertly glazed the ham with honey before baking it.

To apply a thin layer of a liquid to create a glossy surface.

The artist glazed the painting with a thin layer of resin.

Middle English: from Old French 'glacer' meaning 'to freeze, to make smooth'.

glaze over

To become inattentive or lose interest.

glazed expression

A look of dullness indicating a lack of thought or awareness.

gloss

A shiny finish or sheen.

varnish

A liquid that turns into a hard, glossy coating when dry.

To be in a state of distraction or daze.

After staring at the screen for hours, I felt totally glazed.

To have a superficial or hollow appearance.

He was just glazing through life without any real plans.