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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Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 30 May 2026
And then there’s the Demonstration Kitchen, an immersive classroom tucked behind the bakery where guests can master techniques like laminating croissants under Pisanelli’s instruction.
—Hilary Cadigan, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 May 2026
Michelle Mastro, Architectural Digest, 13 May 2026
The decals can be used to not only cover tile and laminate flooring, but also as backsplashes.
—Terri Williams, Forbes.com, 6 May 2026
Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 May 2026
Heat and moisture from a steam mop can loosen adhesives or damage laminate and hardwood finishes, even though the surface may look clean afterward.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 12 May 2026
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Verb
This one features a rust-resistant frame and material that’s laminated to be puncture-resistant.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 30 May 2026
And then there’s the Demonstration Kitchen, an immersive classroom tucked behind the bakery where guests can master techniques like laminating croissants under Pisanelli’s instruction.
—Hilary Cadigan, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 May 2026
Adjective
The usual culprits, like popcorn ceilings or laminate floors, are easy to spot.
—Michelle Mastro, Architectural Digest, 13 May 2026
The decals can be used to not only cover tile and laminate flooring, but also as backsplashes.
—Terri Williams, Forbes.com, 6 May 2026
Noun
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
Heat and moisture from a steam mop can loosen adhesives or damage laminate and hardwood finishes, even though the surface may look clean afterward.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 12 May 2026
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“Laminate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/laminate. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.
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