noun🔗ShareA type of paint with a solvent that evaporates to leave a hard, transparent, glossy film."The woodworker applied several coats of varnishes to the table to protect the surface and give it a beautiful shine. "materialsubstanceartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAnything resembling such a paint; glossy appearance."The varnishes of early success hid the deeper problems within the company. "materialappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share(by extension) A deceptively showy appearance."Her promises to finish the project on time were just varnishes, hiding the fact that she hadn't even started. "appearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA passenger train, probably derived from the varnished passenger cars used at one time."Seeing the long line of varnishes rumble past the station, my grandfather reminisced about his own train journeys as a young man. "vehiclehistoryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
