1
: covered or coated with a glaze
glazed pottery
glazed fish
glazed doughnuts
2
: covered with or as if with a glassy film
glazed eyes
3
: marked by lack of expression

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While celebs have been devoted to glazed donut nails, soap nails, and nearly naked manicures for the past few years, bright shades always pop, especially come summertime. Kara Nesvig, Allure, 24 July 2025 The project reimagines the site's power plant – which was decommissioned in 2013 – with a glazed facade and partially green roof. Adam Williams july 23, New Atlas, 23 July 2025 Charms, including an oversize glazed doughnut and a Krispy Kreme Hot Light, are included with the limited edition Crocs, along with chocolate and strawberry icing with sprinkles toe caps. Julia Gomez, USA Today, 23 July 2025 On July 4, any customer wearing red, white and blue can get a free original glazed doughnut in-shop. Laura Daily, Denver Post, 2 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for glazed

Word History

First Known Use

1540, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of glazed was in 1540

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“Glazed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/glazed. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.

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