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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Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 9 June 2026
The school also runs more general technique classes — laminating pastry dough, for instance — alongside its regional Mexican focus.
—Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 9 June 2026
Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 June 2026
The usual culprits, like popcorn ceilings or laminate floors, are easy to spot.
—Michelle Mastro, Architectural Digest, 13 May 2026
Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 12 June 2026
The shredded piece, which is made of plywood and is covered with a reflective green laminate, was shown to jurors.
—David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 11 June 2026
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Verb
Food enthusiasts learn the art of Mexican cooking from Oaxaca’s rich moles to Yucatán’s smoky spices, with additional classes on more general fundamentals like laminating pastry dough.
—Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 9 June 2026
The school also runs more general technique classes — laminating pastry dough, for instance — alongside its regional Mexican focus.
—Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 9 June 2026
Adjective
Permanent fixtures, such as laminate flooring, plastic moldings, and inexpensive furniture, are usually the first items to catch unwarranted attention.
—Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 June 2026
The usual culprits, like popcorn ceilings or laminate floors, are easy to spot.
—Michelle Mastro, Architectural Digest, 13 May 2026
Noun
Harsh chemicals, concentrated bleach, and metal scrubbers can scratch, discolor, or weaken laminate surfaces.
—Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 12 June 2026
The shredded piece, which is made of plywood and is covered with a reflective green laminate, was shown to jurors.
—David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 11 June 2026
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“Laminate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/laminate. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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