lacquer

noun
UK: /ˈlækər/
US: /ˈlækər/

  1. A liquid that dries to form a hard, shiny coating.

    1. She applied lacquer to her nails.
    2. The antique table had a thick coat of lacquer protecting the wood from damage.

  2. A type of finish made from shellac or synthetic resins.

    1. This guitar has a beautiful lacquer finish.
    2. The craftsman used a special lacquer to give the box a durable and glossy look.

Synonyms

varnish enamel gloss polish
lacquer transitive-verb

  1. To coat something with lacquer to give it a glossy finish.

    1. He will lacquer the wooden box.
    2. She decided to lacquer the old furniture to make it look new again.

  2. To provide a smooth or deceptive appearance to something, often concealing flaws.

    1. The politician tried to lacquer over the scandal.
    2. The company attempted to lacquer their poor performance with positive marketing.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "lacquer" in English means: A liquid that dries to form a hard, shiny coating., A type of finish made from shellac or synthetic resins..

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

Synonyms for "lacquer": varnish, enamel, gloss, polish.

Example usage of "lacquer": "She applied lacquer to her nails.". More examples on the page.