CEFR B2

glaze

noun/verb

Meaning

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.

Synonyms: coat, varnish, enamel, lacquer

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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."

Synonyms of glaze

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