Glazed: meaning, definitions and examples

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glazed

 

[ษกleษชzd ]

Definitions

Context #1 | Adjective

food description

Glazed refers to food that has been coated with a shiny, often sweet or savory substance. This process often enhances the flavor and appearance of the dish, making it visually appealing. Common examples include glazed donuts, glazed vegetables, and glazed meats.

Synonyms

coated, lustrous, shiny.

Examples of usage

  • The bakery sells delicious glazed donuts every morning.
  • She prepared glazed carrots as a side dish for the holiday meal.
  • The chef served a glazed ham at the banquet.
Context #2 | Verb

cooking technique

To glaze means to apply a glossy or shiny coating to food, typically through the application of a liquid that caramelizes during cooking. This technique not only enhances the visual appeal but also adds flavor and texture. Common glazes may be made from sugars, syrups, or stocks.

Synonyms

coat, cover, finish.

Examples of usage

  • He glazed the chicken with a sweet teriyaki sauce.
  • The chef glazed the vegetables for a more attractive presentation.
  • They decided to glaze the dessert with chocolate for added richness.

Interesting Facts

Culinary Arts

  • Glazed foods, like donuts and hams, often have a sweet syrup or sticky coating that enhances flavor and visual appeal.
  • In cooking, glazing can also refer to adding a shiny finish to vegetables, often using butter or oil for a more appetizing look.

Ceramics

  • In pottery, glazing is a vital step that involves applying a liquid mixture that turns into a glass-like surface when fired in a kiln.
  • Different types of glazes can create various effects on pottery, like matte, glossy, or colorful finishes, adding both beauty and functionality.

History

  • The practice of glazing ceramics dates back thousands of years to ancient Mesopotamia, where artisans developed early glazes for pottery.
  • Glazed tiles became prominent in Islamic art, often featuring intricate designs and vibrant colors that decorated buildings and mosques.

Visual Arts

  • In painting, a glaze is a thin, transparent layer of paint applied over a dried layer, helping to enrich color and depth.
  • Artists have used glazes since the Renaissance to create luminous skin tones and to enhance the atmosphere in their paintings.

Psychology

  • The term 'glazed' can also describe someone's expression when they appear dazed or unfocused, often seen during fatigue or inattention.
  • People might describe their eyes as glazed when they're daydreaming or not fully engaged in a conversation, indicating a disconnect.

Translations

Translations of the word "glazed" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น vidrado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคšเคฎเค•เคฆเคพเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช glasiert

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ glaze

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะณะปะฐะทัƒั€ะพะฒะฐะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ glazurowany

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่‰ถๅ‡บใ—ใฎ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท glacรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ glaseado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท camurlu

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์œ ์•ฝ์„ ๋ฐ”๋ฅธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุบู„ู

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ glazovanรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ glazรบrovanรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไธŠ้‡‰็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ glaziran

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ gljรกandi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะณะปะฐะทัƒั€ะปะฐะฝา“ะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒšแƒแƒ–แƒฃแƒ แƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ลŸรผลŸษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ glaseado

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #11,816, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.