1 [U,C] a substance that is melted onto metal, pots, etc. and forms a hard shiny surface to protect or decorate them; an object made from enamel:
a chipped enamel bowl * a handle inlaid with bone and enamel * an exhibition of enamels and jewellery
2 [U] the hard white outer layer of a tooth
3 (also enamel paint) [U,C] a type of paint that dries to leave a hard shiny surface and is used to protect or decorate objects
