1. the hard, white outer covering of teeth
2. a hard, glossy coating applied to metal, glass, or pottery for decoration or protection
3. a type of paint that dries to a hard, glossy finish

1. to cover or decorate with enamel

Examples

• The dentist warned that acidic drinks can damage tooth enamel.
• She chipped the enamel on her front tooth while eating ice.
• The antique vase was decorated with colorful enamel designs.
• He used white enamel paint to refinish the old bathtub.
• The jewelry box was enameled with intricate floral patterns.
• Enamel cookware is popular because it’s easy to clean.
• The artist learned to enamel copper plates for her artwork.