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
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
Claire Hoppe, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Sep. 2024
Instead of carpet—which will need to be replaced frequently—consider installing hardwood, laminate, or vinyl flooring in your kitchen.
—Claire Hoppe, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Sep. 2024
Jack Flemming, Los Angeles Times, 9 Aug. 2024
The office, which overlooks the terrace, leads to the bedroom through a dressing room, in white laminate.
—Marta Sader, Architectural Digest, 8 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
Vinyl and laminate floors are more budget-friendly, easier to install, and sturdy enough to handle lots of traffic.
—Claire Hoppe, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Sep. 2024
Instead of carpet—which will need to be replaced frequently—consider installing hardwood, laminate, or vinyl flooring in your kitchen.
—Claire Hoppe, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Sep. 2024
Noun
For developers, landlords and house flippers looking to turn a profit in a time when construction costs are high, gray laminate has become a go-to.
—Jack Flemming, Los Angeles Times, 9 Aug. 2024
The office, which overlooks the terrace, leads to the bedroom through a dressing room, in white laminate.
—Marta Sader, Architectural Digest, 8 Oct. 2024
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“Laminate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/laminate. Accessed 30 Oct. 2024.
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