inlaid

adjective

in·​laid ˈin-ˈlād 

1

a

: set into a surface in a decorative design

tables with inlaid marble

b

: decorated with a design or material set into a surface

a table with an inlaid top

2

of linoleum : having a design that goes all the way through to the backing

Examples of inlaid in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The coachwork is excellent, and the interior is very luxurious with inlaid woodwork and art deco cushions, arm rests and a full leather interior. —David Krumboltz, The Mercury News, 16 Mar. 2025

The elevator landing opens into an entry vestibule with an inlaid stone floor. —Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 19 Feb. 2025

Pair the mystical hue with opalescent textures, like an inlaid mother-of-pearl side table. —Lauren Thomann, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Jan. 2025

There on the round expanse of polished, inlaid pebble, dozens of men and women are mingling, spike heels clacking on the irregular surface, ordering drinks from tuxedoed bartenders, soaking up this dreamlike atmosphere. —Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 8 Jan. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1598, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Rhymes for inlaid

• afraid
• allayed
• arcade
• arrayed
• assayed
• barmaid
• betrayed
• blockade
• bridesmaid
• brigade
• brocade
• buffeted

Kids Definition

inlaid

adjective

in·​laid ˈin-ˈlād 

1

: set into a surface in a decorative design

tables with inlaid marble

also : decorated with an inlaid design

a table with an inlaid top

2

: having a design that goes all the way through

inlaid linoleum