lam·i·nate
ˈla-mə-ˌnāt 
laminated; laminating
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
: to divide into laminae
lam·i·nate
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1
: consisting of laminae
2
: bearing or covered with laminae
lam·i·nate
ˈla-mə-nət
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: a product made by laminating
Examples of laminate in a Sentence
Noun
The kitchen counters are made of plastic laminate.
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Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 30 June 2025
The extreme-hold brow gel allows wearers to sculpt their eyebrow hairs into natural or fully laminated styles.
—Izzy Baskette, People.com, 16 May 2025
Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 29 June 2025
And then there were the potential ills of a conventional approach, like fumes spewed by laminate flooring.
—Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 28 June 2025
Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 10 May 2025
The mop works well on tile, vinyl, wood, laminate, and even marble.
—Amanda Ogle, Southern Living, 28 May 2025
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Verb
The teak comes from a sustainable supply chain, the glass is laminated for better insulation, the paints are water-based, and the solar panels generate clean, green energy.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 30 June 2025
The extreme-hold brow gel allows wearers to sculpt their eyebrow hairs into natural or fully laminated styles.
—Izzy Baskette, People.com, 16 May 2025
Adjective
Vacuuming twice a week is recommended for carpets and rugs, while tile, hardwood, vinyl, or laminate floors need vacuuming at least once a week.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 29 June 2025
And then there were the potential ills of a conventional approach, like fumes spewed by laminate flooring.
—Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 28 June 2025
Noun
To safely clean laminate, spray it lightly with a cleaner and mop with a dry mop.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 10 May 2025
The mop works well on tile, vinyl, wood, laminate, and even marble.
—Amanda Ogle, Southern Living, 28 May 2025
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“Laminate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/laminate. Accessed 14 Jul. 2025.
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