laminated

adjective

lam·​i·​nat·​ed ˈla-mə-ˌnā-təd How to pronounce laminated (audio)
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a
: composed of layers of firmly united material
b
: made by bonding or impregnating superposed layers (as of paper, wood, or fabric) with resin and compressing under heat

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Furniture and decorations interspersed throughout the space — doilies, laminated wood cabinets and plastic chairs — evoke the sensation of traveling back in time. Valeriya Safronova, New York Times, 1 May 2025 Instead of stacks of laminated steel plates holding everything together as with traditional motor design, Koenigsegg is the first to use carbon fiber structures. New Atlas, 26 Apr. 2025 Look for laminated layers: Most technical waterproof jackets are referred to as two- or three-layer jackets. Adrienne So, Wired News, 15 Apr. 2025 Nothing says rock and roll quite like liquidating your 401(k) for some manual labor and a laminated badge. Devon Ivie, Vulture, 26 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for laminated

Word History

First Known Use

1665, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of laminated was in 1665

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“Laminated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/laminated. Accessed 15 May. 2025.

Medical Definition

laminated

adjective
lam·​i·​nat·​ed ˈlam-ə-ˌnāt-əd How to pronounce laminated (audio)
: composed or arranged in layers or laminae
laminated membranes

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