lacquer
noun
a protective coating consisting of a resin, cellulose ester, or both, dissolved in a volatile solvent, sometimes with pigment added.
lacquered
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past participleof lacquer.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 lacquer.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
lacquernouna protective coating consisting of a resin, cellulose ester, or both, dissolved in a volatile solvent, sometimes with pigment added.
Example Sentences
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TAICHUNG, Taiwan—The first course arrived on a miniature lacquered rack, the kind you’d expect to hold ink brushes in a scholar’s studio.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 1, 2026
“Stone and hardwood floors, high ceilings, a high tech kitchen features lacquered wood cabinetry and Miele appliances,” reads the listing, which is held by Myra Nourmand of Nourmand & Associates.
From MarketWatch ● Jan. 16, 2026
We love this lacquered green dial with diamond hour-markers and a Moonshine gold band, but there are many unique pairings to choose from.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 17, 2025
Some like their ham thickly lacquered, others prefer a more restrained finish.
From Salon ● Apr. 18, 2025
Squabs are lacquered with rose jelly, the smell of their crackling skin enough to make my mouth water and my stomach clench.
From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black
