glazer

¹ American  

[gley-zher] / ˈgleɪ ʒər /

noun

1. a person who applies a glaze, as to pottery, baked goods, leather, or fur.

2. any mechanical device used to apply a glaze.

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Glazer ² American  

[gley-zer] / ˈgleɪ zər /

noun

1. Nathan, 1923–2019, U.S. sociologist.

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Etymology

Origin of glazer

First recorded in 1375–1425, glazer is from the late Middle English word glauser. See glaze, -er ¹

Example Sentences

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

And Roberto Burle Marx, 57, is a Renaissance virtuoso: tapestry designer, tile glazer, chef, noted amateur baritone�and Latin America's most eminent landscape designer.

From Time Magazine Archive

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