Definitions

1. noun

a hard, brittle, transparent or translucent substance made from silicon dioxide, used for making containers, windows, etc.

“She carefully placed the glass vase on the table.”

2. noun

the state of being transparent or allowing light to pass through

“The glass roof of the conservatory allowed sunlight to filter in.”

3. noun

a material used for making windows or windowsills, or a pane of this material

“The broken glass needed to be carefully swept up.”

4. verb

to make something smooth and shiny, especially by polishing

“She glassed the wooden table to give it a mirror-like finish.”

5. verb

to coat or cover the surface of something, especially with a shiny material

“The company glassed the car’s body to protect it from the elements.”

6. verb

to provide with a glass covering, especially for a window or a greenhouse

“The windows were glassed in to keep out the wind.”

7. adjective

made of or resembling glass

“The glass-like surface of the lake reflected the surrounding mountains.”

8. adjective

having or showing a shiny, smooth surface

“The glassy surface of the pond was a perfect mirror for the surrounding trees.”

9. adjective

completely calm and still, especially the sea

“The glassy sea stretched out to the horizon.”