Glace

/ɡlæs/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A term used in culinary contexts to refer to a type of glossy icing or glaze, often used on pastries and desserts.

The chocolate glace on the cake made it look irresistible.

A glassy or smooth surface, often referring to ice.

The pond was covered with a thin layer of glace, making it look beautiful.

A preparation of food in which the food is cooked in a glaze made from stock.

The chef prepared a lamb glace that enhanced the flavor of the meat.

verb

To glaze or coat food with a shiny substance.

The chef will glace the carrots to give them a sweet, shiny finish.

French, from 'glacer' meaning to freeze or to glaze.

glace fruit

Fruits that are candied and coated with a sugar glaze.

glace icing

A smooth icing that is poured on baked goods.

glacer

To freeze or coat with a glaze.

gloss

A shiny finish.

Refers to a slick or finished appearance.

He's got that glace look going on with his new haircut.

Used informally to describe something that is flashy or attractive.

That car has a real glace to it, very eye-catching!