membrane
noun
mem·brane
ˈmem-ˌbrān 
1
: a thin soft pliable sheet or layer especially of animal or plant origin
2
: a piece of parchment forming part of a roll
Examples of membrane in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
The membrane is efficient enough that the embryo can develop in a normal atmosphere, though humidity has to be controlled.
—
ArsTechnica, 20 May 2026
Scientists say Colossal has designed an artificial eggshell with a membrane that allows the right amount of oxygen to get in, just like a real egg.
—Adithi Ramakrishnan, Fortune, 20 May 2026
Scientists say Colossal has designed an artificial eggshell with a membrane that allows the right amount of oxygen to get in, just like a real egg.
—CBS News, 19 May 2026
Supportive care can include things like oxygen, mechanical ventilation, extracorporeal membrane oxygenation, intravenous fluids, medications to support blood pressure and flow and dialysis depending on the situation.
—Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for membrane
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
ArsTechnica, 20 May 2026
Scientists say Colossal has designed an artificial eggshell with a membrane that allows the right amount of oxygen to get in, just like a real egg.
—Adithi Ramakrishnan, Fortune, 20 May 2026
Scientists say Colossal has designed an artificial eggshell with a membrane that allows the right amount of oxygen to get in, just like a real egg.
—CBS News, 19 May 2026
Supportive care can include things like oxygen, mechanical ventilation, extracorporeal membrane oxygenation, intravenous fluids, medications to support blood pressure and flow and dialysis depending on the situation.
—Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for membrane
Cite this Entry
“Membrane.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/membrane. Accessed 28 May. 2026.
Copy CitationKids Definition
membrane
noun
mem·brane
ˈmem-ˌbrān
: a thin soft flexible sheet or layer especially of a plant or animal part (as a cell, tissue, or organ)
membranous
adjective
ˈmem-brə-nəs
Medical Definition
membrane
noun
mem·brane
ˈmem-ˌbrān
1
: a thin soft pliable sheet or layer especially of animal or plant origin
2
: a limiting protoplasmic surface or interface see nuclear membrane, plasma membrane
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
