glazing

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noun

glaz·​ing ˈglā-ziŋ How to pronounce glazing (audio)
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1
: the action, process, or trade of fitting windows with glass
2
a
: glasswork
b
: glaze
3
: transparent material (such as glass) used for windows

glazing

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present participle of glaze entry 1, glaze entry 3

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An electric fireplace and lots of glazing round out the space, and the timber shiplap finish and faux stone fireplace surround are a nice touch, lending it a cabin-like look. — New Atlas, 25 Oct. 2026 LaMB uses Passivhaus principles of sustainable construction, and features triple glazing, photovoltaic panels, and air-source heat pumps to make the building 40% more efficient than required by code. — Martin Cizmar, Time, 15 Oct. 2026 On tabletops with less abstract design, such as one with a skull depicted, differences in glazing and firing mean there are variations in the hue and colors. — Marissa Gluck, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2026 The third one was a sheet of transparent polystyrene sold as window glazing. — Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 31 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for glazing

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of glazing was in the 15th century

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