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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Carl R. Gold, Baltimore Sun, 19 Feb. 2025
The cinnamon rolls are laminated, which means they’re made from a brioche dough that’s then folded like croissants would be, explained pastry chef Arielle Israel, the bakery’s owner.
—Brittany Anas, The Denver Post, 11 Feb. 2025
Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 26 Jan. 2025
Then there is foam insulation, laminate countertops, and the many synthetic textiles in our bedding and curtains and carpets.
—Zoë Schlanger, The Atlantic, 15 Jan. 2025
Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Feb. 2025
And the pros agree that real materials are worth splurging on: Avoid wood laminate and faux finishes in favor of genuine wood flooring and stone countertops.
—Kristine Gill, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Jan. 2025
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Verb
The incisors are laminated and made up of many layers.
—Carl R. Gold, Baltimore Sun, 19 Feb. 2025
The cinnamon rolls are laminated, which means they’re made from a brioche dough that’s then folded like croissants would be, explained pastry chef Arielle Israel, the bakery’s owner.
—Brittany Anas, The Denver Post, 11 Feb. 2025
Adjective
Unlike laminate, vinyl, linoleum, textile, stone, or carpeted flooring, hardwood floors require a special version of deep cleaning.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 26 Jan. 2025
Then there is foam insulation, laminate countertops, and the many synthetic textiles in our bedding and curtains and carpets.
—Zoë Schlanger, The Atlantic, 15 Jan. 2025
Noun
The video shows the couple peeling back panels of grey laminate flooring, revealing the 100-year-old hardwood floors underneath.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Feb. 2025
And the pros agree that real materials are worth splurging on: Avoid wood laminate and faux finishes in favor of genuine wood flooring and stone countertops.
—Kristine Gill, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Jan. 2025
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“Laminate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/laminate. Accessed 1 Mar. 2025.
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