Pronunciation: /ɡleɪz/
noun a thin, shiny coating or film
A1 The baker applied a shiny glaze to the cake.
A2 The potter used a blue glaze on the ceramic vase.
B1 The car's paint had a metallic glaze that sparkled in the sunlight.
B2 The artist carefully brushed a clear glaze over the finished painting to protect it.
C1 The chef created a delicious glaze for the roasted ham using honey and mustard.
C2 The furniture maker applied a high-gloss glaze to the wooden table for a sleek finish.
verb to apply a glaze to something, giving it a glossy finish
A1 I like to glaze my donuts with chocolate.
A2 She glazes the pottery with a shiny finish.
B1 The baker carefully glazed the cake with a sugary coating.
B2 The artist used a special technique to glaze the painting with a glossy finish.
C1 The chef expertly glazed the salmon with a citrus sauce.
C2 The master potter demonstrated how to glaze the ceramics with intricate designs.
formal The potter carefully applied a layer of glaze to the ceramic vase.
informal I love how the glaze makes these donuts look so shiny and delicious.
slang Check out the glaze on those rims, they look so cool!
figurative Her smile had a glaze of sadness, hinting at hidden emotions.
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