Lacquer

Definitions of lacquer

noun a liquid made of shellac or synthetic substances that dries to form a hard protective coating for wood, metal, etc.

Example Sentences

A1 She applied a shiny lacquer to her nails for the party.

A2 The lacquer on the table was starting to chip.

B1 The artist used a special lacquer to protect the painting.

B2 The antique dresser was coated in a thick layer of lacquer.

C1 The lacquer used in traditional Japanese woodworking is highly prized.

C2 The lacquerware in the museum was beautifully crafted and well-preserved.

Examples of lacquer in a Sentence

formal The artisan applied a coat of lacquer to the wooden furniture to give it a shiny finish.

informal I love how the lacquer makes the table look so sleek and polished.

slang Check out that lacquer job on the car, it's so glossy!

figurative Her words were like a lacquer, covering up the truth with a shiny facade.

Grammatical Forms of lacquer

• past tense: lacquered
• plural: lacquers
• comparative: more lacquer
• superlative: most lacquer
• present tense: lacquers
• future tense: will lacquer
• perfect tense: have lacquered
• continuous tense: is lacquering
• singular: lacquer
• positive degree: lacquer
• infinitive: to lacquer
• gerund: lacquering
• participle: lacquered

Origin and Evolution of lacquer

First Known Use: 1590 year

Language of Origin: Persian

Story behind the word: The word 'lacquer' originated from the Persian word 'lak', which means 'to lick'. It was used to describe the glossy finish obtained from the sap of the lacquer tree.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'lacquer' expanded its meaning to refer to the varnish-like substance used for coating surfaces to create a glossy finish. It has since become a common term in the world of art and design.