Glazed: meaning, definitions and examples

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glazed

 

[ ษกleษชzd ]

Adjective / Verb
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.

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

Etymology

The term 'glazed' originates from the Middle English word 'glasen', which means 'to encase in glass'. This is derived from the Old English word 'glรฆs', meaning 'glass'. The idea of glazing relates to creating a shiny, glass-like surface on various objects, especially in cooking. Historically, glazing has been used in pottery and ceramics to create a smooth, reflective surface. In culinary terms, glazing has become a popular technique, particularly in baking and meat preparation, to enhance both flavor and presentation. The evolution of the word has maintained its core meaning while expanding into various applications, particularly in food preparation, as a way to appeal to modern culinary aesthetics.

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.