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.
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The Editors Of Artnews, ARTnews.com, 19 Sep. 2024
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
Medea Giordano, WIRED, 5 Nov. 2024
For example, hardwood and laminate floors are more prone to warping, while vinyl is susceptible to surface abrasions.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Oct. 2024
Jamie Gold, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024
The ammonia in Windex may harm wood, so save this trick for laminates or tile.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2024
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Verb
Through a process of contemplation and meditation, these granular memories are extensively blurred and distorted, transforming from seminal moments into luminous scenes laminated with personal meaning.
—The Editors Of Artnews, ARTnews.com, 19 Sep. 2024
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
Adjective
The Vesper furniture is made from fiberboard with a laminate finish.
—Medea Giordano, WIRED, 5 Nov. 2024
For example, hardwood and laminate floors are more prone to warping, while vinyl is susceptible to surface abrasions.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Oct. 2024
Noun
The remodeler shares that homeowners often begin their projects asking for wood, laminate or tile as more premium surfaces, but rising costs make LVT an acceptable alternative.
—Jamie Gold, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024
The ammonia in Windex may harm wood, so save this trick for laminates or tile.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2024
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“Laminate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/laminate. Accessed 16 Nov. 2024.
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