enamel

noun
UK: /ɪˈnæməl/
US: /ɪˈnæməl/

  1. A hard, glossy protective coating, typically applied to metal or ceramic surfaces.

    1. The sink has a white enamel.
    2. The enamel on the old stove was chipping, revealing the metal underneath.

  2. The hard, outermost layer of a tooth, protecting it from damage.

    1. Brush your teeth to protect the enamel.
    2. Sugary drinks can erode the enamel of your teeth, causing cavities.

Synonyms

glaze lacquer coating veneer
enamel transitive-verb

  1. To coat or decorate something with enamel.

    1. She enamel her jewelry box.
    2. The artist decided to enamel the metal sculpture with bright colors.
enamel adjective

  1. Covered with a smooth, glass-like enamel coating.

    1. I like enamel pins.
    2. The enamel badge was a popular souvenir from the historical site.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "enamel" in English means: A hard, glossy protective coating, typically applied to metal or ceramic surfaces., The hard, outermost layer of a tooth, protecting it from damage..

The phonetic transcription of "enamel" is /ɪˈnæməl/ in British English and /ɪˈnæməl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "enamel": glaze, lacquer, coating, veneer.

Example usage of "enamel": "The sink has a white enamel.". More examples on the page.