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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Fowler sells everything from holographic stickers to banners, laminating his products by hand and fulfilling orders himself in Denver.
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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
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One room may have laminate while another has hardwood and another still has luxury vinyl planks (LVP).
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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
Applications like laminates, foils and frostings, are used to create luminescent and innovative fabrics with endless opportunities for customization.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 4 Nov. 2024
One room may have laminate while another has hardwood and another still has luxury vinyl planks (LVP).
—Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 24 Sep. 2024
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“Laminate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/laminate. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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