glass-faced

[ glas-feyst, glahs- ]

adjective

1. having the front or outer surfaces covered with glass.

Word History and Origins

Origin of glass-faced¹

First recorded in 1600–10

Example Sentences

Much of his library, he tells us, is kept in handsome, glass-faced barrister bookcases, totaling more than 100 stackable shelf units.

From Washington Post

Wading through flooded highways last week, they struggled to reach modern glass-faced complexes in and around Yemalur where multinational firms including JP Morgan and Deloitte operate alongside large Indian start-ups.

From Reuters

They combine late Soviet aspirations for luxurious living — spacious apartments with balconies, glass-faced cabinets and orange sofas from the 1970s — with the feel of a prison thanks to stained walls, coils of barbed wire and the stench of rot and ruin.

From New York Times

His online shop also features thrifted items like glass-faced analog clocks and old coffee mugs that he upcycles into unique planters.

From Los Angeles Times

His online shop also features thrifted items like glass-faced analog clocks and old coffee mugs that he upcycles into unique planters.

From Los Angeles Times