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

Paisley pointed left, to a row of closed metal doors, each with a flat inlaid screen. —Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2025

For a modern and minimal look, Dimplex’s inlaid electric fireplace has an elegant design, with customizable and hyper-realistic faux flames to fit whatever the vibe. —Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 16 Oct. 2025

Clients can also tell a personal story through custom marquetry and inlaid veneers, incorporating a family crest or a signature motif. —Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 10 Oct. 2025

The center of each lightweight earring features an inlaid semi-transparent, heavenly blue marbled circle. —Kyle Roderick, Forbes.com, 12 Sep. 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