glaze
verb (1)
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glazed;
glazing
Definition of glaze
(Entry 1 of 3)
1
: to furnish or fit with glass
2a
: to coat with or as if with a glaze
the storm glazed trees with ice
b
: to apply a glaze to
glaze doughnuts
3
: to give a smooth glossy surface to
glaze
nounDefinition of glaze (Entry 2 of 3)
1
: a smooth slippery coating of thin ice
2a(1)
: a liquid preparation applied to food on which it forms a firm glossy coating
(2)
: a mixture mostly of oxides (such as silica and alumina) applied to the surface of ceramic wares to form a moisture-impervious and often lustrous or ornamental coating
b
: a transparent or translucent color applied to modify the effect of a painted surface
c
: a smooth glossy or lustrous surface or finish
3
: a glassy film
glaze
verb (2)
glazed;
glazing
Definition of glaze (Entry 3 of 3)
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Examples of glaze in a Sentence
Noun
The pot is covered with a bright red glaze. doughnuts with a chocolate glaze The pot needs more glaze.
Recent Examples on the Web: Verb
It will be glazed with a vanilla and bourbon glaze to accent the chocolate and dark fruits. — Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, "Cork & Craft chefs reunite for five-year anniversary beer dinner," 5 Sep. 2019 Pandolfi’s serving vessels were glazed white with raw, sandy outsides, and even the utensils were brought out in a large earthenware jug, part centerpiece and part tool kit. — New York Times, "How to Host a Summer Barbecue Like a Professional," 23 Aug. 2019 Chicken, red pepper and broccoli, glazed with a shimmering blend of hoisin sauce and sesame oil, and then topped with crunchy, salty, roasted cashews. — Robin Miller, azcentral, "Healthy summer dinners you can make without turning on the oven," 31 July 2019 Trout, glazed with a syrupy red-miso sauce, is outstanding, accompanied by pickled daikon and battered cauliflower beignets. — Phil Vettel, chicagotribune.com, "Triple-threat dining: Aboyer and Silencieux join George Trois for a Winnetka trifecta," 5 Aug. 2019 Main course options include shake-and-bake pork chops with mashed potatoes, jalapeno-agave glazed salmon with quinoa, asparagus and cilantro crema or braised short rib with mashed potatoes and smoky tomato jam. — Michael Mayo, sun-sentinel.com, "Four picks for Delray Beach Restaurant Week Aug. 1-7," 30 July 2019 Continue grilling and glazing with sauce until pork is just cooked through, 2 to 4 minutes more. — Woman's Day Kitchen, Woman's Day, "Pork and Peach Kebabs with Grilled Green Beans," 19 July 2019 Ionic liquids are not reflective, but could be glazed with silver to make an ideal reflecting surface. — Daniel Clery, Science | AAAS, "Could humanity’s return to the moon spark a new age of lunar telescopes?," 18 July 2019 The most expensive item is lamb shoulder glazed with capers at $55. — Justin Phillips, SFChronicle.com, "Former San Francisco fine dining chef opens Mägo, a neighborhood bistro in Oakland," 10 June 2019Recent Examples on the Web: Noun
The sticky, spicy deeply flavorful glaze more than makes up for it. — Molly Baz, Bon Appétit, "Crispy Skin Isn't the End Game of Roast Chicken," 11 Sep. 2019 Flan shows its savory side in this herby custard laced with salty, sour and spicy funk thanks to a chamoy glaze. — ExpressNews.com, "Recipe: Savory Cilantro Chamoy Flan," 4 Sep. 2019 Anyway, our friends from Vermont like to take advantage of its hearty flavor by pouring it over baked fruit and vegetables and using it as a glaze for meat and vegetables. — Becky Krystal, BostonGlobe.com, "Before you pour all that maple syrup on your pancakes, here’s what you should know about it," 3 Sep. 2019 Anyway, our friends from Vermont like to take advantage of its hearty flavor by pouring it over baked fruit and vegetables and using it as a glaze for meat and vegetables. — Becky Krystal, Washington Post, "Before you pour all that maple syrup on your pancakes, here’s what you should know about it," 2 Sep. 2019 Krispy Kreme has been transforming their iconic glaze waterfall to chocolate one Friday each month for an entire finger-licking year. — Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, "Get a Dozen Chocolate Glazed Doughnuts for $2 at Krispy Kreme Friday," 31 July 2019 Continue to grill, turning several times and basting with remaining sauce, until charred and coated with a thick layer of glaze, about 4 minutes. — Carrie Knauer, baltimoresun.com/maryland/carroll, "Carrie’s Kitchen: Trio of grilling recipes to get us through the end of summer," 12 Aug. 2019 The artist’s Renaissance-style method, which entails multiple layers of translucent glazes, heightens the satirical incongruity. — Mark Jenkins, Washington Post, "In the galleries: Artechouse’s ‘Infinite Space’ has waves of natural influences," 9 Aug. 2019 Uncover, baste with some of the glaze and grill, turning and basting occasionally, until cooked through, 10 to 12 minutes. — Taylor Murray, Country Living, "Blackberry-Glazed Chicken," 5 Aug. 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'glaze.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for glaze
glaze
nounEnglish Language Learners Definition of glaze
: a liquid mixture that is put on the surface of something and that becomes shiny and smooth when it is dry
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glaze
verb
\ ˈglāz
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glazed;
glazing
Kids Definition of glaze
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
: to cover with a smooth or glossy coating
glaze pottery
2
: to become dull
His eyes glazed over with boredom.
glaze
nounKids Definition of glaze