glaze
IPA: gɫˈeɪz
noun
- (ceramics) The vitreous coating of pottery or porcelain; anything used as a coating or color in glazing. See glaze (transitive verb).
- A transparent or semi-transparent layer of paint.
- (meteorology) A smooth coating of ice formed on objects due to the freezing of rain; glaze ice.
- A smooth edible coating applied to food.
- (cooking) Broth reduced by boiling to a gelatinous paste, and spread thinly over braised dishes.
- A glazing oven; glost oven.
- A surname.
verb
- (transitive) To install windows.
- (transitive, ceramics, painting) To apply a thin, transparent layer of coating.
- (intransitive) To become glazed or glassy.
- (intransitive) For eyes to take on an uninterested appearance.
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Examples of "glaze" in Sentences
- The baker carefully brushed a sweet glaze over the warm cinnamon rolls
- The potter applied a shiny glaze to the ceramic vase before firing it in the kiln
- The sunset cast a golden glaze over the calm waters of the lake
- The chef used a tangy citrus glaze to add flavor to the grilled chicken
- The artist applied a thin layer of glaze to the oil painting to achieve a glossy finish
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