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
ˈla-mə-nət
-ˌnāt
-ˌnāt
1
: consisting of laminae
2
: bearing or covered with laminae
lam·i·nate
ˈla-mə-nət
-ˌnāt
-ˌnāt
: a product made by laminating
Examples of laminate in a Sentence
Noun
The kitchen counters are made of plastic laminate.
Recent Examples on the Web
Kelsey Mulvey, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Nov. 2023
The Misi and Lilia veteran’s videos and photos posted to her online presence, Pasta Social Club, depict delicate handmade doughs that laminate fresh herbs, pinch daintily along their edges, and ooze bright orange yolks over ricotta when punctured.
—Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 18 Nov. 2023
Every year copies of those pictures get cut, laminated and laughed over as the family prepares to decorate his grave one more time.
—Steve Hartman, CBS News, 10 Nov. 2023
While techniques differ from cook to cook, most hold that the dough is laminated by rolling it out into a flat round, sprinkling it with scallions and oil, then rolling it into a log; next, the log is coiled up like a snake before it is rolled out into a flat round.
—Cathy Erway, Bon Appétit, 5 Sep. 2023
Vendors also offered laminating people’s voting proof receipts for 25 cents.
—Regina Garcia Cano, Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2023
In three-layer designs, the waterproof membrane is laminated between the shell and a protective knit lining.
—Déjà Leonard, Popular Mechanics, 24 Feb. 2023
As the best paint for cabinets that are laminated, the Cabinet Rescue can glide on your cabinetry effortlessly and securely adhere even without using a primer.
—L. Daniela Alvarez, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 July 2023
One kit has laminated pictures of flowers with holes to thread a colored red cord through.
—Kimberly Fornek, Chicago Tribune, 30 July 2023
Kelsey Mulvey, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Nov. 2023
Each pouch contains 25 wipes that can be used on hard surfaces like wood, laminate, and glass.
—Jessica Comstock, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Oct. 2023
An orange laminate kitchen straight out of an electric Kool-Aid acid test.
—Martha McPhee, Vogue, 8 Sep. 2023
By noon the next day, the center’s main room had been transformed: the laminate tables were covered with silver-speckled paper tablecloths, plastic flatware was rolled in matching napkins, and there were plastic cups with silvery rims.
—Peggy Orenstein, The New Yorker, 5 Sep. 2023
No matter how much the company touts the breathability of their waterproof membrane, the addition of the laminate or ePTFE membrane reduces the airflow, which makes the shoes heat up faster and hold warmth longer.
—Maggie Slepian, Travel + Leisure, 1 Sep. 2023
The mop is made up of a 59-inch lightweight plastic handle and a removable scratch-free pad that works on sealed hardwood, laminate, and tile floors.
—Cai Cramer, Peoplemag, 21 Sep. 2023
This includes hardwood, laminate, tile, stone, and brick.
—Tom Price, Popular Mechanics, 25 Aug. 2023
Understanding the significant impact of flooring on the mood and character of a space, Utah Flooring and Design offers an extensive range of options, including hardwood, laminate, vinyl, and tile.
—Jon Stojan, USA TODAY, 7 July 2023
William Booth, Washington Post, 31 Oct. 2023
The team, led by professor of chemical and biomolecular engineering David Gracias, then treated the arrays with molecular glues before transferring them directly onto cells via a dissolvable hydrogel laminate.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 9 Aug. 2023
Wood floors and laminate can tolerate damp mopping, while vinyl, ceramic, and porcelain tiles can often withstand much wetter mopping.
—Maya Polton, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Mar. 2023
Bonus items: an angel-on-acrylic panel; 48-pg book with unreleased photos; new 20-pg fanzine; LA gig poster litho; 2 ticket stubs; replicas of the promo angel mobile, 3 gig flyers, all-access tour laminate & 4 backstage passes.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 5 Sep. 2023
The sets will also pack in three gig fliers, two ticket stubs for L.A. and Seattle shows, an all-access tour laminate and four cloth sticky tour backstage passes.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 5 Sep. 2023
To the right is the living room, for which Bernhardt commissioned a replica of a wet bar that Marcia Smith had designed with Memphis laminate.
—Kate Guadagnino Emiliano Granado, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2023
For her checkerboard hallway, Decker used Rust-Oleum’s floor-coating kit, which comes with a base coat and top coat and can be used on many materials, including tile, wood and laminate.
—Annie Midori Atherton, Washington Post, 8 Aug. 2023
But a laminate’s most appealing trait is its ease of installation.
—Rachel Silva, ELLE Decor, 28 June 2023
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Verb
Can laminate floors be steamed? Laminate flooring is very sensitive to moisture.
—Kelsey Mulvey, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Nov. 2023
The Misi and Lilia veteran’s videos and photos posted to her online presence, Pasta Social Club, depict delicate handmade doughs that laminate fresh herbs, pinch daintily along their edges, and ooze bright orange yolks over ricotta when punctured.
—Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 18 Nov. 2023
Every year copies of those pictures get cut, laminated and laughed over as the family prepares to decorate his grave one more time.
—Steve Hartman, CBS News, 10 Nov. 2023
While techniques differ from cook to cook, most hold that the dough is laminated by rolling it out into a flat round, sprinkling it with scallions and oil, then rolling it into a log; next, the log is coiled up like a snake before it is rolled out into a flat round.
—Cathy Erway, Bon Appétit, 5 Sep. 2023
Vendors also offered laminating people’s voting proof receipts for 25 cents.
—Regina Garcia Cano, Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2023
In three-layer designs, the waterproof membrane is laminated between the shell and a protective knit lining.
—Déjà Leonard, Popular Mechanics, 24 Feb. 2023
As the best paint for cabinets that are laminated, the Cabinet Rescue can glide on your cabinetry effortlessly and securely adhere even without using a primer.
—L. Daniela Alvarez, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 July 2023
One kit has laminated pictures of flowers with holes to thread a colored red cord through.
—Kimberly Fornek, Chicago Tribune, 30 July 2023
Adjective
This all-natural option is strong enough to eliminate mess from your laminate floors.
—Kelsey Mulvey, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Nov. 2023
Each pouch contains 25 wipes that can be used on hard surfaces like wood, laminate, and glass.
—Jessica Comstock, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Oct. 2023
An orange laminate kitchen straight out of an electric Kool-Aid acid test.
—Martha McPhee, Vogue, 8 Sep. 2023
By noon the next day, the center’s main room had been transformed: the laminate tables were covered with silver-speckled paper tablecloths, plastic flatware was rolled in matching napkins, and there were plastic cups with silvery rims.
—Peggy Orenstein, The New Yorker, 5 Sep. 2023
No matter how much the company touts the breathability of their waterproof membrane, the addition of the laminate or ePTFE membrane reduces the airflow, which makes the shoes heat up faster and hold warmth longer.
—Maggie Slepian, Travel + Leisure, 1 Sep. 2023
The mop is made up of a 59-inch lightweight plastic handle and a removable scratch-free pad that works on sealed hardwood, laminate, and tile floors.
—Cai Cramer, Peoplemag, 21 Sep. 2023
This includes hardwood, laminate, tile, stone, and brick.
—Tom Price, Popular Mechanics, 25 Aug. 2023
Understanding the significant impact of flooring on the mood and character of a space, Utah Flooring and Design offers an extensive range of options, including hardwood, laminate, vinyl, and tile.
—Jon Stojan, USA TODAY, 7 July 2023
Noun
In this sylvan vision, wooden skylines will be erected with glued lumber laminates that rival steel and concrete in strength and reliability.
—William Booth, Washington Post, 31 Oct. 2023
The team, led by professor of chemical and biomolecular engineering David Gracias, then treated the arrays with molecular glues before transferring them directly onto cells via a dissolvable hydrogel laminate.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 9 Aug. 2023
Wood floors and laminate can tolerate damp mopping, while vinyl, ceramic, and porcelain tiles can often withstand much wetter mopping.
—Maya Polton, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Mar. 2023
Bonus items: an angel-on-acrylic panel; 48-pg book with unreleased photos; new 20-pg fanzine; LA gig poster litho; 2 ticket stubs; replicas of the promo angel mobile, 3 gig flyers, all-access tour laminate & 4 backstage passes.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 5 Sep. 2023
The sets will also pack in three gig fliers, two ticket stubs for L.A. and Seattle shows, an all-access tour laminate and four cloth sticky tour backstage passes.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 5 Sep. 2023
To the right is the living room, for which Bernhardt commissioned a replica of a wet bar that Marcia Smith had designed with Memphis laminate.
—Kate Guadagnino Emiliano Granado, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2023
For her checkerboard hallway, Decker used Rust-Oleum’s floor-coating kit, which comes with a base coat and top coat and can be used on many materials, including tile, wood and laminate.
—Annie Midori Atherton, Washington Post, 8 Aug. 2023
But a laminate’s most appealing trait is its ease of installation.
—Rachel Silva, ELLE Decor, 28 June 2023
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Word History
First Known Use
Verb
1665, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1
Adjective
1668, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Noun
1939, in the meaning defined above
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lam·i·nate
ˈlam-ə-ˌnāt
laminated; laminating
1
: to roll or compress into a thin plate
2
: to make by uniting layers of one or more materials
laminate
noun
-nət
-ˌnāt
lamination
noun
ˌlam-ə-ˈnā-shən
laminator
noun
ˈlam-ə-ˌnāt-ər
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