glazing

noun

glaz·​ing ˈglā-ziŋ How to pronounce glazing (audio)
1
: the action, process, or trade of fitting windows with glass
2
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: glaze
3
: transparent material (such as glass) used for windows

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The home's entrance opens onto its living room, which is definitely on the small side, but doesn't look too cramped thanks to its generous glazing. Adam Williams, New Atlas, 16 Jan. 2025 The developer also would reduce the amount of transparent glazing required along certain portions of the ground floor. Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 4 Jan. 2025 Relatively little heat from the radiators is lost; secondary glazing was installed in the original building several decades ago. Heather Farmbrough, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024 Oxford is working with glass manufacturers to create photovoltaic glazing products. IEEE Spectrum, 25 June 2014 See all Example Sentences for glazing 

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of glazing was in the 15th century

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“Glazing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/glazing. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.

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