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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

gloss

/ɡlɒs/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does gloss mean?

noun, verb

A thin layer of a substance, especially one that is transparent or translucent. To explain or interpret something in a clear and concise manner.

Example

"The artist applied a thin gloss to the painting to protect it from the elements. The professor glossed over the difficult parts of the chapter to make it easier to understand."

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