enamel
1 synonym for enamel, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A hard, glossy protective coating fused onto metal, ceramic or another surface.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
tooth enamel
How to use enamel
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
enamel paint
tooth enamel
enameled surface
Etymology
From Anglo-Norman enamailler, ultimately from Old French esmail ("enamel"), traced back to a Frankish word related to "melt" or "smelt."
Full origin of enamel →Frequently asked questions
What does “enamel” mean?
The word “enamel” means a hard, glossy protective coating fused onto metal, ceramic or another surface. In plain terms, a hard shiny coating — either on objects like metal and pottery, or the natural covering on your teeth.
How do you pronounce “enamel”?
“Enamel” is pronounced ih-NA-muhl (/ɪˈnæməl/ in IPA).
How do you use “enamel” in a sentence?
Here is “enamel” used in a sentence: “The old bathtub had chipped white enamel around the rim.”
What part of speech is “enamel”?
Depending on how it is used, “enamel” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “enamel” come from?
The word “enamel” comes from Old French. From Anglo-Norman enamailler, ultimately from Old French esmail ("enamel"), traced back to a Frankish word related to "melt" or "smelt.".
Is “enamel” a common word?
“Enamel” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “enamel” have?
“Enamel” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a hard, glossy protective coating fused onto metal, ceramic or another surface.
