5 letter words ending in AZE

Glaze

Parts of Speech: Noun, verb

Definitions:

1. (n.) A thin layer of coating applied to a surface, typically for protection or decoration.
2. (v.) Coat or cover (food, pottery, etc.) with a glaze.

Pronunciations:

• US: /ɡleɪz/
• UK: /ɡleɪz/

Origin and Usage:

The word "glaze" originated from the Middle English word "glasen," which means "to furnish with glass." It was first used in the 14th century. The word is commonly used in the context of pottery and ceramics, where a glaze is applied to the surface of the object to give it a smooth, glossy finish. It is also used in cooking, where a glaze is applied to food to give it a shiny appearance and add flavor.

Synonyms:

• Coating
• Varnish
• Lacquer
• Finish
• Enamel

Related Words:

• Gleam
• Globe
• Gloom
• Gorge
• Grope

Example Sentences:

• The potter applied a glaze to the vase to give it a shiny finish.
• She glazed the ham with honey to add flavor and give it a shiny appearance.
• The glaze on the donut was too sweet for his taste.

Glaze

Parts of Speech: Noun, verb

Definitions:

1. (n.) A thin layer of coating applied to a surface, typically for protection or decoration.
2. (v.) Coat or cover (food, pottery, etc.) with a glaze.

Pronunciations:

• US: /ɡleɪz/
• UK: /ɡleɪz/

Origin and Usage:

The word "glaze" originated from the Middle English word "glasen," which means "to furnish with glass." It was first used in the 14th century. The word is commonly used in the context of pottery and ceramics, where a glaze is applied to the surface of the object to give it a smooth, glossy finish. It is also used in cooking, where a glaze is applied to food to give it a shiny appearance and add flavor.

Synonyms:

• Coating
• Varnish
• Lacquer
• Finish
• Enamel

Related Words:

• Gleam
• Globe
• Gloom
• Gorge
• Grope

Example Sentences:

• The potter applied a glaze to the vase to give it a shiny finish.
• She glazed the ham with honey to add flavor and give it a shiny appearance.
• The glaze on the donut was too sweet for his taste.

Agaze

Parts of Speech: Adjective

Definitions:

• Staring with amazement or wonder.

Pronunciations:

• US: /əˈɡeɪz/
• UK: /əˈɡeɪz/

Origin and Usage:

• The word "agaze" comes from the Middle English word "agasten," which means "to frighten." It was first used in the 15th century and has been in use ever since.
• "Agaze" is used to describe someone who is staring with amazement or wonder.

Synonyms:

• Amazed
• Awestruck
• Spellbound

Related Words:

• Gazed
• Gazer
• Gazes
• Gauze
• Maze

Example Sentences:

• She stood agaze at the beautiful sunset.
• The children were agaze at the magicians tricks.
• The tourists were agaze at the stunning view from the top of the mountain.