unglazed

adjective

un·​glazed ˌən-ˈglāzd How to pronounce unglazed (audio)
: not coated with a glossy or lustrous surface or finish : not glazed
unglazed porcelain
unglazed tiles

Examples of unglazed in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Banana Puddin’ Pie – an unglazed doughnut filled with banana pudding made with wafers and banana pudding creme, dipped in yellow icing, with white icing swirls and a wafer cookie. Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 14 May 2024 The Rust-Oleum formula comes in satin, gloss, metallic, and clear finishes and works on metal, wood, unglazed ceramic, and plaster surfaces. Nor'adila Hepburn, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 May 2024 At the same time, the unglazed terracotta foot allows water to wick back up into the soil as needed. Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Mar. 2024 The Shamrock Cookies ‘N Kreme donut is an unglazed donut filled with an Oreo filling. Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 11 Mar. 2024 This trivet is designed by SIN, a Brooklyn ceramics studio, and unglazed, stone material is finished by hand. Sara Coughlin, SELF, 25 Nov. 2022 Plaid Party Doughnut An unglazed shell filled with white Kreme filling, dipped in chocolate icing and drizzled with green icing. Chris Sims, The Indianapolis Star, 11 Mar. 2024 The arrays of close-colored streaks can also suggest other things, such as unglazed pottery. Mark Jenkins, Washington Post, 23 Feb. 2024 The unglazed donut base is also used as the foundation for a ham, egg, and American cheese breakfast sandwich that is not to be missed. Zoe Baillargeon, Bon Appétit, 31 Aug. 2023

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Word History

First Known Use

1599, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of unglazed was in 1599

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“Unglazed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unglazed. Accessed 23 May. 2024.

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