lam·i·nate
ˈla-mə-ˌnāt 
laminated; laminating
1
: to roll or compress into a thin plate
2
: to separate into laminae
3
a
: to make (something, such as a windshield) by uniting superposed layers of one or more materials
b
: to unite (layers of material) by an adhesive or other means
: to divide into laminae
lam·i·nate
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1
: consisting of laminae
2
: bearing or covered with laminae
lam·i·nate
ˈla-mə-nət
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: a product made by laminating
Examples of laminate in a Sentence
Noun
The kitchen counters are made of plastic laminate.
Recent Examples on the Web
Matthew Geiger, The Denver Post, 31 Aug. 2024
After the Columbian mammoth fossil dries, paleontologists will treat the tusk with a chemical compound like the one used to laminate safety glass in cars.
—Elizabeth Gamillo, Smithsonian Magazine, 14 Aug. 2024
Hyphensocial Contributors, Rolling Stone, 17 Sep. 2024
Zinsser Primer for All Surfaces is a good option for laminate cabinets, as is Behr Kitchen, Bath, and Trim Stain-Blocking Primer & Sealer.
—Kenzi Wilbur, Architectural Digest, 11 Sep. 2024
Emily Baumgaertner, New York Times, 18 Sep. 2024
It is made of a composite laminate and non-Newtonian fluid bits.
—Kevin Purdy, Ars Technica, 10 Sep. 2024
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Verb
Fowler sells everything from holographic stickers to banners, laminating his products by hand and fulfilling orders himself in Denver.
—Matthew Geiger, The Denver Post, 31 Aug. 2024
After the Columbian mammoth fossil dries, paleontologists will treat the tusk with a chemical compound like the one used to laminate safety glass in cars.
—Elizabeth Gamillo, Smithsonian Magazine, 14 Aug. 2024
Adjective
The plush, high-quality yarn quickly picks up dust, dirt, and pet hair on tile, laminate, vinyl, or hardwood floors.
—Hyphensocial Contributors, Rolling Stone, 17 Sep. 2024
Zinsser Primer for All Surfaces is a good option for laminate cabinets, as is Behr Kitchen, Bath, and Trim Stain-Blocking Primer & Sealer.
—Kenzi Wilbur, Architectural Digest, 11 Sep. 2024
Noun
Blast Mitigation Window Film The clear window film, made by 3M, is a micro-layered laminate intended to prevent glass from shattering when struck by bullets from a semiautomatic rifle.
—Emily Baumgaertner, New York Times, 18 Sep. 2024
It is made of a composite laminate and non-Newtonian fluid bits.
—Kevin Purdy, Ars Technica, 10 Sep. 2024
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“Laminate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/laminate. Accessed 2 Oct. 2024.
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