glazing

noun

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

Examples of glazing in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web It's finished in cement board siding and has generous glazing to maximize natural light inside. Adam Williams, New Atlas, 25 Sep. 2024 The observation lounge on the upper deck offers another option for gathering protected by expansive glazing and graced with a wide angle view. Kathleen Turner, Forbes, 21 Sep. 2024 The interior is light-filled too, thanks to the generous glazing. New Atlas, 12 Sep. 2024 For instance, a nearby family business that specializes in glazing and glass cutting won’t be able to function without regular deliveries of plate glass. Micheline Maynard, TIME, 12 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for glazing 

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Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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

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“Glazing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/glazing. Accessed 1 Oct. 2024.

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