noun
glazing
GLAY-zihng
noun
1
The glass fitted into a window or similar opening, or the process of fitting it.
"The old windows were replaced with double glazing to save on heating."
"The workshop specializes in glazing for historic buildings."
2
A thin coat of paint or other substance applied over a surface to add shine or depth.
"The artist added a glazing of translucent color over the underpainting."
How to Use Glazing
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishGlass fitted in a window (or the job of fitting it), or a thin decorative coating in painting.
Common pairings
double glazing
window glazing
Word Forms
glazings plural
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Etymology
From Middle English glasynge, formed from glaze plus -ing.