Glaze meaning

What does “glaze” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“glaze” is a noun and verb with 7 meanings. Its most common meaning is: any of various thin shiny (savory or sweet) coatings applied to foods.

glaze

noun

  1. any of various thin shiny (savory or sweet) coatings applied to foods

  2. a glossy finish on a fabric

  3. a coating for ceramics, metal, etc.

verb

  1. coat with a glaze

    “the potter glazed the dishes”

    “glaze the bread with eggwhite”

  2. become glassy or take on a glass-like appearance

    “Her eyes glaze over when she is bored”

  3. furnish with glass

    “glass the windows”

    Synonymsglass
  4. coat with something sweet, such as a hard sugar glaze

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University