1
: covered or coated with a glaze
glazed pottery
glazed fish
glazed doughnuts
2
: covered with or as if with a glassy film
glazed eyes
3
: marked by lack of expression

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The lineup includes three new doughnuts: Pac-Man Party doughnut: Original glazed doughnut topped with yellow buttercream icing, celebration sprinkles and a Pac-Man piece. Tanasia Kenney, Miami Herald, 12 May 2025 While customers nationwide might not get their hands on a glazed doughnut, McD’s has some new and returning items to snag. Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 8 May 2025 This Mary had the same glazed eyes and blank face as the Mary in the Slipper Chapel. Lamorna Ash, The Dial, 6 May 2025 The eclectic current menu includes: tempura mushroom; scallop crudo; and glazed rib with jerusalem artichokes. Goldie, helmed by young chef Aishling Moore, is another hot ticket (book well in advance). Joanne Shurvell, Forbes.com, 2 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for glazed

Word History

First Known Use

1540, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of glazed was in 1540

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“Glazed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/glazed. Accessed 23 May. 2025.

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