Definition

A location where a person who installs glass works, or the skill involved in making and fitting glass windows.

Example

The new building features a beautiful glaziery that showcases intricate glass designs.

Conversation

I just visited a really cool glaziery downtown.

Oh really? What did you see there?

They had some amazing stained glass windows on display at the glaziery.

That sounds beautiful! I love art that plays with light.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Glaziery is derived from "glazier" (from Old French *glacier*, meaning one who applies glass) and the suffix "-y" (meaning characterized by or relating to). The term refers to a place or workshop where glass is worked or applied.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'glazier' as someone who works with glass, and the '-y' indicates a place related to that work — a glaziery is a place where glass is handled.

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