noun
lacquer
LAK-uh
Lacquer (noun) means a glossy protective coating applied to wood, metal, or nails to give a hard, shiny finish. Example: “The table was finished with several coats of clear lacquer.”
noun
1
A glossy protective coating applied to wood, metal, or nails to give a hard, shiny finish.
"The table was finished with several coats of clear lacquer."
verb
1
To coat something with lacquer to give it a smooth, glossy surface.
"The carpenter lacquered the cabinet to protect the wood."
How to use lacquer
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA glossy coating used to protect and shine surfaces like wood, metal, or nails.
Common pairings
clear lacquer
coat of lacquer
nail lacquer
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Word forms
- Plural
- lacquers
- Third person singular
- lacquers
- Past tense
- lacquered
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Etymology
From French lacque, from Portuguese laca, tracing back to Sanskrit lākṣā — a doublet of "lac."
Synonyms
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Rhymes for lacquer
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What does “lacquer” mean?
The word “lacquer” means a glossy protective coating applied to wood, metal, or nails to give a hard, shiny finish. In plain terms, a glossy coating used to protect and shine surfaces like wood, metal, or nails.
How do you pronounce “lacquer”?
“Lacquer” is pronounced LAK-uh (/ˈlæk.ɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “lacquer” in a sentence?
Here is “lacquer” used in a sentence: “The table was finished with several coats of clear lacquer.”
What part of speech is “lacquer”?
Depending on how it is used, “lacquer” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “lacquer” come from?
The word “lacquer” comes from French. From French lacque, from Portuguese laca, tracing back to Sanskrit lākṣā — a doublet of "lac.".
How many meanings does “lacquer” have?
“Lacquer” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a glossy protective coating applied to wood, metal, or nails to give a hard, shiny finish.
