Definitions

from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.

  • adjective Marked by extra attention or respect; special.
  • adjective Scrupulous and thorough.
  • adjective Catering to or used by the wealthy; expensive or luxurious.

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Examples

  • He said it was called the white-glove test when he was in the navy.

    The Women’s Room Marilyn French 1977

  • He said it was called the white-glove test when he was in the navy.

    The Women’s Room Marilyn French 1977

  • He said it was called the white-glove test when he was in the navy.

    The Women’s Room Marilyn French 1977

  • The barn had surprisingly little odor, but before anyone claims that the owner must have cleaned up and deodorized beforehand, Ill note that if he were trying to provide the so-called white-glove tour, he might have removed the six or seven dead ducks from their cages.

    The Foie Gras Wars Mark Caro 2009

  • The barn had surprisingly little odor, but before anyone claims that the owner must have cleaned up and deodorized beforehand, Ill note that if he were trying to provide the so-called white-glove tour, he might have removed the six or seven dead ducks from their cages.

    The Foie Gras Wars Mark Caro 2009

  • GM says the Volt is safe and has rushed to reassure early buyers with what it has called a "white-glove" approach.

    unknown title 2011

  • GM says the Volt is safe and has rushed to reassure early buyers with what it has called a "white-glove" approach.

    unknown title 2011

  • GM says the Volt is safe and has rushed to reassure early buyers with what it has called a "white-glove" approach.

    unknown title 2011

  • GM says the Volt is safe and has rushed to reassure early buyers with what it has called a "white-glove" approach.

    unknown title 2011

  • GM says the Volt is safe and has rushed to reassure early buyers with what it has called a "white-glove" approach.

    Yahoo! News: Business - Opinion 2011

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