glazer
noun
a person who applies a glaze, as to pottery, baked goods, leather, or fur.
glazer
1 American
[gley-zher]
/ ˈgleɪ ʒər /
Glazer
2
American
[gley-zer]
/ ˈgleɪ zər /
noun
Etymology
Origin of glazer
First recorded in 1375–1425, glazer is from the late Middle English word glauser. See glaze, -er 1
Example Sentences
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A "Japan glazer" is "someone who puts everything that comes from Japan on a pedestal, while disparaging things that come from their own country", Louzembi said.
From Barron's ● Mar. 24, 2026
He held a steady job as a window glazer and got married before authorities realized the mistake in January 2014.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 21, 2017
His father, a leather glazer, was a frustrated semi-pro ballplayer.
From Time Magazine Archive
Dear Sire: I am a glazer and want information on My line of work.
From The Journal of Negro History, Volume 4, 1919 by Various
“This measure is a safety net for news outlets on the verge of closure,” said former state Sen. Steve Glazer, who is a proponent of the bill and during his Senate term pushed similar legislation.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 1, 2026
“It’s fully paid for,” said former state senator Steven Glazer, who is a passionate proponent of the bill.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 29, 2026
U.S. revenues now comprise 81% of the overall business, up from 73% last year, Palantir CFO David Glazer told MarketWatch.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 3, 2026
Data-analytics company Palantir Technologies CFO David Glazer saw his total 2025 pay more than double as the value of his stock awards rose to about $21 million from $11.4 million the year earlier.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 23, 2026
The professional and amateur stage rights are reserved by the translator, Mr. Benjamin F. Glazer, Editorial Department, The Press, Philadelphia, Pa., to whom all requests for permission to produce the play should be made.
From Fifty Contemporary One-Act Plays by Various
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