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glaze

glaze

43 3.7
A smooth shiny coating on food or pottery
  • noun
  • /ɡleɪz/
translation icon : esmalte (cerámica)
  • Yes, it is a thing of beauty watching the doughnuts go through the waterfall of sugar glaze on the conveyor belt at Krispy Kreme.
  • sugar glaze
  • chocolate glaze
  • doughnut glaze

A scone recipe calls for a little Maple syrup for the glaze pumpkin candle season.

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Examples

  • Roasted duck breast with a pomegranate citrus glaze, and a side of buttery garlic green beans with a palm puree mashed potato.

  • After baking, the cake was topped with a rich chocolate glaze that made it look even more tempting.

  • Some have a brown shiny glaze, but most have their natural color.

    Academic text (2007)
  • And with a cherry glaze-- mm mm mm.

  • Father took his bread out of the oven and immediately sprinkled glaze on the hot crust.

    Fiction book (1994)
  • Now, tread lightly, this is fine porcelain, and we don't want to chip the glaze.

  • The pottery was plain and primitive, somber with its dark glazes, almost rough on the surface.

    Fiction book (1996)
  • The chef added a beautiful glaze to the roasted vegetables, giving them a shiny finish.

  • The artisan crafted a stunning vase with a colorful glaze that highlighted its intricate design.

Synonyms

paint
vsglaze
469 1.0

A coloured liquid you put on surfaces to protect or decorate them

is usually a smooth shiny layer but can be colorless or specially glossy
finish
vsglaze
  • Specialized
46 3.9

A protective or decorative layer on a surface

focuses on shiny smooth coating specifically rather than general surface quality
coating
vsglaze
35 3.4

A layer of material that covers a surface to protect or decorate it

is specifically a smooth shiny layer rather than any covering layer
varnish
vsglaze
12 4.4

A clear hard shiny layer put on wood to protect it and make it shine

is the broader idea of a smooth shiny coating across many materials
lacquer
vsglaze
11 6.5

A hard shiny coating that protects and decorates things like wood and metal

is similar but not limited to industrial hard finishes or specific materials
glazing
vsglaze
  • Specialized
1 5.0

A glass layer melted onto pottery by heat to decorate and protect it

is a smooth shiny coating used across food, fabric, and pottery
clear glaze
vsglaze
  • Specialized
4.1

A clear, thin layer put on wood or other surfaces to protect them and make them look shiny

is any smooth shiny surface layer, not only clear protective films
varnishing
vsglaze
4.1

To put a clear shiny protective coat on wood or the coat left on a surface

refers to the actual smooth shiny coating rather than the application process
enameling
vsglaze
  • US
6.5

The glass-like layer on an object or the way that layer looks

is a more general smooth shiny coating not limited to enamel
finishing
vsglaze
  • Specialized
3.4

A thin layer on wood or metal that protects and looks good

names the finished smooth shiny coating itself rather than the application activity
2.7

A new layer of wax put on a surface to make it shine

is any smooth shiny coating, not restricted to wax or recent application

Antonyms

1 2.2

A surface that is not bright or shiny

Compounds

clear glaze
  • Specialized
4.1

A clear, thin layer put on wood or other surfaces to protect them and make them look shiny

8.3

A rich brown French sauce made by slowly reducing beef stock with wine

How Shiny

varnish
12 4.4
glaze
43 3.7
to finish
  • Informal
239 2.4
film
191 3.2
coating
35 3.4

Surface Forms

glaze singular
glazes plural

Etymology

The noun glaze comes from glass and means a 'glass-like' cover on food, pottery, or fabric. That is why a glaze is the smooth, shiny layer you can see and sometimes taste on food or pottery.