laminate

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verb

lam·​i·​nate ˈla-mə-ˌnāt How to pronounce laminate (audio)
laminated; laminating

transitive verb

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

intransitive verb

: to divide into laminae
laminator noun

laminate

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adjective

lam·​i·​nate ˈla-mə-nət How to pronounce laminate (audio) -ˌnāt How to pronounce laminate (audio)
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: consisting of laminae
2
: bearing or covered with laminae

laminate

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noun

lam·​i·​nate ˈla-mə-nət How to pronounce laminate (audio) -ˌnāt How to pronounce laminate (audio)
: a product made by laminating

Examples of laminate in a Sentence

Noun The kitchen counters are made of plastic laminate.
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Verb
Some automakers have started laminating side windows to prevent shattered glass during a crash. Natalie Davies, Freep.com, 15 Oct. 2025 In addition to hardwood, the store stocks laminate, luxury vinyl and carpeting. Liz Ohanesian, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025
Adjective
Permanent fixtures, such as laminate flooring, plastic moldings, and inexpensive furniture, are usually the first items to catch unwarranted attention. Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Oct. 2025 Dark ceiling accents add extra visual height to the space, especially in contrast to the laminate wood floors. Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 28 Sep. 2025
Noun
Start by picking out a glossy laminate countertop in a bold color, like cherry red, for the island. Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Oct. 2025 Built with a full wood core for stability and responsiveness with fiberglass and basalt laminates for a predictable flex, this ski balances strength with just enough softness to feel forgiving underfoot. Marina Knight, Outside, 17 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for laminate

Word History

First Known Use

Verb

1665, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1

Adjective

1668, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun

1939, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of laminate was in 1665

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“Laminate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/laminate. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.

Kids Definition

laminate

verb
lam·​i·​nate
ˈlam-ə-ˌnāt
laminated; laminating
1
: to roll or compress into a thin plate
2
: to make by uniting layers of one or more materials
laminate
-nət
-ˌnāt
noun
lamination
ˌlam-ə-ˈnā-shən
noun
laminator
ˈlam-ə-ˌnāt-ər
noun

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