glassed-in

[ glast-in, glahst- ]

adjective

1. enclosed by glass or glass panels, as for protection or shelter:

   a glassed-in shower.

Word History and Origins

Origin of glassed-in¹

First recorded in 1950–55

Example Sentences

So there is an immediate thrill to seeing the mahogany-paneled control room and glassed-in sound booth that fill the Golden Theater stage, where “Stereophonic” opened on Friday.

From New York Times

At the rear of the gallery, two sculptures of multitiered shelving, each glassed-in and brightly illuminated from within by fluorescent lights, expand on the connection.

From Los Angeles Times

At the biosphere, I wonder which section of glassed-in trees I need to go through to get to the talk about how cave diving is like living on the moon.

From Scientific American

In lieu of that metal door, Adjaye and his team have carved vestibules at the front and back, adding outdoor benches and a glassed-in storefront space that make what had been the ice plant’s mute brick facade along Bruckner Boulevard more welcoming, transparent and a public respite on the street.

From New York Times

We sit on the white, squashy couch on my glassed-in front porch, watching passersby watching us.

From Los Angeles Times