# glazing

/ˈɡɫeɪzɪŋ/ (US) · /ɡlˈeɪzɪŋ/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/glazing
Updated: 2026-05-11

## Definition

the glass part of a window or door. It can also mean the shiny coating on pottery or a smooth, sweet topping on food.

For teachers: the glass panes or sheets installed in a window, door, or wall. Also refers to a vitreous coating applied to ceramics or a thin, liquid coating used in culinary contexts to provide a glossy finish.

## Examples

- The new windows have double glazing to keep the house warm.
- Architects specified high-performance glazing for the skyscraper to reduce solar heat gain while maintaining natural light.
- The artisan applied a delicate cobalt glazing to the ceramic vase before the final firing, ensuring a deep, lustrous finish that would resist wear over time.

## Usage notes

- Often used as a collective noun for the glass in a building; frequently appears in the compound 'double glazing'.

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