Meaning & Definition of Glaze in English

1. Any of various thin shiny (savory or sweet) coatings applied to foods

2. A glossy finish on a fabric

3. A coating for ceramics, metal, etc.

1. Coat with a glaze

• "The potter glazed the dishes"

• "Glaze the bread with eggwhite"

2. Become glassy or take on a glass-like appearance

• "Her eyes glaze over when she is bored"

3. Furnish with glass

• "Glass the windows"

4. Coat with something sweet, such as a hard sugar glaze