glaze
4 synonyms for glaze, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A thin, shiny coating applied to pottery, food, or another surface.
Synonyms
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glacé
sugarcoat
Synonyms by Meaning
1. noun
A thin, shiny coating applied to pottery, food, or another surface.
“The bowl had a beautiful blue glaze.”
glacé
How to use glaze
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
glaze over
sugar glaze
glazed pottery
Etymology
From Middle English glasen, "to fit with glass," from Old English glæs, "glass" — the sense of a shiny coating grew out of the idea of a glass-like finish.
Full origin of glaze →Frequently asked questions
What does “glaze” mean?
The word “glaze” means a thin, shiny coating applied to pottery, food, or another surface. In plain terms, a shiny surface coating, or to apply one — and, informally, for eyes to "glaze over" from boredom or fatigue.
How do you pronounce “glaze”?
“Glaze” is pronounced glayz (/ɡleɪz/ in IPA).
How do you use “glaze” in a sentence?
Here is “glaze” used in a sentence: “The bowl had a beautiful blue glaze.”
What is another word for “glaze”?
Words with a similar meaning to “glaze” include glacé.
What part of speech is “glaze”?
Depending on how it is used, “glaze” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “glaze” come from?
The word “glaze” comes from Old English. From Middle English glasen, "to fit with glass," from Old English glæs, "glass" — the sense of a shiny coating grew out of the idea of a glass-like finish.
Is “glaze” a common word?
“Glaze” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “glaze” have?
“Glaze” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a thin, shiny coating applied to pottery, food, or another surface.
