glazing
6 synonyms for glazing, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — The glass fitted into a window or similar opening, or the process of fitting it.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use glazing
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
double glazing
window glazing
Etymology
From Middle English glasynge, formed from glaze plus -ing.
Full origin of glazing →Frequently asked questions
What does “glazing” mean?
The word “glazing” means the glass fitted into a window or similar opening, or the process of fitting it. In plain terms, glass fitted in a window (or the job of fitting it), or a thin decorative coating in painting.
How do you pronounce “glazing”?
“Glazing” is pronounced GLAY-zihng (/ˈɡleɪzɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “glazing” in a sentence?
Here is “glazing” used in a sentence: “The old windows were replaced with double glazing to save on heating.”
What part of speech is “glazing”?
“Glazing” is a noun.
Where does the word “glazing” come from?
The word “glazing” comes from Middle English. From Middle English glasynge, formed from glaze plus -ing.
How many meanings does “glazing” have?
“Glazing” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the glass fitted into a window or similar opening, or the process of fitting it.
