glazing

noun

glaz·​ing ˈglā-ziŋ 

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

Examples of glazing in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Additionally, the near freezing temperatures could add a light glazing of ice on untreated roads during the morning commute. —Drew Dawson, Journal Sentinel, 11 June 2024

In Chicago, during her tenure at the bakery Brite, the pastry chef Erika Chan, 32, doubled down on the ingredient, glazing doughnuts in a slick of hojicha-milk syrup and mixing the tea into its yeasted dough. —New York Times, 16 May 2024

From pottery glazing to working with watercolor paints, there’s no shortage of inspiration in this desert town. —Blake Bakkila, Sunset Magazine, 30 Apr. 2024

Highlights include the main living area with its soaring 20-foot-high ceilings, white oak and radiant heated limestone floors, gas fireplace, and double-height glazing. —Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 2 Apr. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing glazing

• double glazing