glaze (B2)
noun/verb
Pronunciation: /ɡleɪz/
Definition
A thin, smooth, and often shiny coating applied to a surface.
Examples
The donut was covered in a thick sugar glaze.
She applied a clear glaze to the pottery before firing it in the kiln.
The artist used a special glaze to make the painting look more vibrant.
How to Use glaze
- glaze over (phrasal verb)
- to become expressionless or unfocused — "My eyes started to glaze over during the meeting."
- glaze with (prepositional phrase)
- to cover something using a specific substance — "Glaze the ham with honey and mustard."
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