Lacquer

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /ˈlak.É™/
• US IPA: /ˈlæk.Éš/
• Rhymes: -ækÉ™(r)

Alternative forms

• lacker

Origin

From French lacre ("a sort of sealing wax"), from Portuguese laca, lacca ("gum lac"); see lac.

Full definition of lacquer

Noun

1. A glossy, resinous material used as a surface coating; either a natural exudation of certain trees, or a solution of nitrocellulose in alcohol, etc.
2. A similar finish, baked onto the inside of cans.

Synonyms

• varnish

Derived terms

• lacquerer

Verb

1. To apply a lacquer to something or to give something a smooth, glossy finish.

Derived terms

• lacquer band
• lacquer tree
• lacquerware

Anagrams

• Racquel