lacquer Meaning & Definition
What Does Lacquer Mean?
Lacquer is a noun that means A glossy, resinous material used as a surface coating; either a natural exudation of certain trees, or a solution of nitrocellulose in alcohol, etc. As a verb, it means To apply a lacquer to something or to give something a smooth, glossy finish.
Lacquer in Brief
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˈlæk.ə// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | varnish |
| Plural | lacquers |
| Verb forms | lacquers, lacquering, lacquered |
Lacquer Definition (Noun)
- A glossy, resinous material used as a surface coating; either a natural exudation of certain trees, or a solution of nitrocellulose in alcohol, etc.
Lacquer as a Verb
- To apply a lacquer to something or to give something a smooth, glossy finish.
Noun
- A similar finish, baked onto the inside of cans.
Synonyms of Lacquer
Lacquer synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Lacquer
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Lacquer in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
lacquer (countable and uncountable, plural lacquers)
lacquer (third-person singular simple present lacquers, present participle lacquering, simple past and past participle lacquered)
Words That Rhyme With Lacquer
Origin of Lacquer
Borrowed from French lacque (“a sort of sealing wax”), from Portuguese laca, lacca (“gum lac”), from Persian لاک (lâk), from Hindi लाख (lākh), from Sanskrit लाक्षा (lākṣā). Doublet of lac.
How to Pronounce Lacquer
The standard pronunciation of lacquer is //ˈlæk.ə//, spoken in 1 syllable.
Common Questions About Lacquer
Is lacquer a noun or a verb?
Lacquer is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb.
What is another word for lacquer?
Close synonyms of lacquer are varnish. See the full list of lacquer synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of lacquer?
The plural of lacquer is lacquers.
What is the past tense of lacquer?
The past tense of lacquer is lacquered. The present participle is lacquering.