laminate

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verb

lam·​i·​nate ˈla-mə-ˌnāt 

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

ˈla-mə-ˌnā-tər 

noun

laminate

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adjective

lam·​i·​nate ˈla-mə-nət  -ˌnāt 

1

: consisting of laminae

2

: bearing or covered with laminae

laminate

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noun

lam·​i·​nate ˈla-mə-nət  -ˌnāt 

: 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

Verb

Croissant dough is made one day, laminated with butter the next, and then left to proof, so the layers build proper structure and flavor. — Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 27 May 2026

This one features a rust-resistant frame and material that’s laminated to be puncture-resistant. — Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 30 May 2026

Adjective

The usual culprits, like popcorn ceilings or laminate floors, are easy to spot. — Michelle Mastro, Architectural Digest, 13 May 2026

Add a drop of detergent to a spray bottle of water and use it to wipe down laminate, quartz and granite surfaces. — Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 May 2026

Noun

Unlike laminate or marble, granite countertops need to be cleaned in a specific way to prevent any damage. — Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 30 June 2026

This vacuum cleaner works wonders on hardwood, laminate and tiles, using advanced steam technology to liquefy grease and lift other debris with ease. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 25 June 2026

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

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