enamel
noun
a glassy substance, usually opaque, applied by fusion to the surface of metal, pottery, etc., as an ornament or for protection.
enameled
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past participleof enamel.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof enamel.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
enamelnouna glassy substance, usually opaque, applied by fusion to the surface of metal, pottery, etc., as an ornament or for protection.
Example Sentences
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Upstairs, the exhibition highlights 19th-century innovations, including the introduction of colored porcelain in celadon, and enameled, painted and gilded pieces.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 1, 2025
The high-relief altar front of gilded copper figures with enameled halos, 7 feet wide and nearly 3 feet tall, powerfully articulates the apostles.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 22, 2024
For sale: The historic Decatur Lustron, a “space-age ranch” style home built in 1949 in Decatur, Georgia, from enameled steel panels supplied by a fighter plane factory.
From Washington Times ● May 18, 2023
If you're new to Dutch-oven cooking, this enameled cast iron model from Lodge is a great place to start.
From Salon ● Mar. 12, 2023
Ser Barristan Selmy was the first to answer die summons, immaculate in white cloak and enameled scales.
From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin
