nounπShareA type of paint with a solvent that evaporates to leave a hard, transparent, glossy film."The carpenter applied a coat of varnish to the wooden table to protect it and give it a shiny finish. "materialsubstanceartappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAnything resembling such a paint; glossy appearance."The new floor has a beautiful varnish. "materialappearancestyleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(by extension) A deceptively showy appearance."Her claim of being a self-made millionaire was just a thin varnish over a wealthy family inheritance. "appearancestyleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA passenger train, probably derived from the varnished passenger cars used at one time."The old varnish chugged along the tracks, carrying students to their school. "vehicletechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo apply varnish."Before taking the furniture to the garage sale, Maria will varnish the wooden chairs. "artmaterialappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo cover up with varnish."To protect the wooden table, she carefully varnished it. "appearancematerialstyleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo gloss over a defect."To avoid the awkward silence, Sarah varnished her reasons for being late, claiming a flat tire. "appearanceactionstyleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
