laminated

adjective

lam·​i·​nat·​ed ˈla-mə-ˌnā-təd 

1

: laminate sense 1

2

a

: composed of layers of firmly united material

b

: made by bonding or impregnating superposed layers (as of paper, wood, or fabric) with resin and compressing under heat

Examples of laminated in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Recipe Tips From The Test Kitchen The stacking and folding step, usually associated with biscuits or laminated dough, noticeably improves texture, making the strips taller and flakier instead of flat. —Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 26 Dec. 2025

As the boat neared the whales, Giles pulled out three laminated sheets from behind the steering wheel. —Kelso Harper, Scientific American, 16 Dec. 2025

Edwin Jean, a Brooklyn resident who uses laminated cards to hawk knockoff handbags on Canal Street, said the raid shook the vendor community. —Daniella Silva, NBC news, 24 Oct. 2025

Start with the laminated bread. —Keith Pandolfi, Cincinnati Enquirer, 24 Oct. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1665, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for laminated

• abdicated
• abrogated
• acclimated
• activated
• actuated
• adumbrated
• advocated
• aggravated
• aggregated
• agitated
• allocated
• alternated

Medical Definition

laminated

adjective

lam·​i·​nat·​ed ˈlam-ə-ˌnāt-əd 

: composed or arranged in layers or laminae

laminated membranes