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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b
: glaze
3
: transparent material (such as glass) used for windows

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The layout in here is open and the generous glazing and minimalist decor help flatter the compact space. Adam Williams, New Atlas, 20 Feb. 2025 The Interstate 95 corridor is under a winter weather advisory for 1 to 2 inches of snow, as well as a glazing of ice. Max Golembo, ABC News, 5 Feb. 2025 Additional requests related to maximum lot coverage, door openings and window glazing were approved. Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 24 Jan. 2025 There’s a geo-thermal heat pump, solar panels, secondary glazing, and Thermo Protect insulation. Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 12 Aug. 2024 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 3 Mar. 2025.

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