unglazed

adjective

un·​glazed ˌən-ˈglāzd How to pronounce unglazed (audio)
: not coated with a glossy or lustrous surface or finish : not glazed
unglazed porcelain
unglazed tiles

Examples of unglazed in a Sentence

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Plant in gritty soil in shallow, unglazed terra-cotta planters for good drainage. — Steve Bender, Southern Living, 30 May 2026 Some pots are made of plastic, others of unglazed or glazed terracotta. — Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 23 Apr. 2026 An unglazed shell doughnut filled with Cookies & Kreme, dipped in green cookie dough icing and decorated with soccer field lines and a soccer ball piece. — Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 10 June 2026 The brand offers a few different styles, but one of our favorites is the Alaska bowl, with a tactile unglazed exterior and a high-gloss, colorful interior. — Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 14 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for unglazed

Word History

First Known Use

1599, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of unglazed was in 1599

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“Unglazed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unglazed. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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