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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Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Jan. 2026
Behind the scenes All of the recipes are kept in a thick binder, where they’re laminated and covered with notes.
—Alex Haddon, Twin Cities, 15 Dec. 2025
Tessa Cooper, The Spruce, 13 Jan. 2026
Inside, the Julia offers 27 sq m (290 sq ft) of living space and is finished in a choice of spruce or plywood, along with laminate flooring.
—New Atlas, 12 Jan. 2026
Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 15 Jan. 2026
This is especially important for hardwood, tile, and laminate floors, where fine grit can act like sandpaper underfoot.
—Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 8 Jan. 2026
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Verb
It was then used by a photo ID and laminating service until the city of Fort Worth seized the property in 2007 in a tax foreclosure.
—Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Jan. 2026
Behind the scenes All of the recipes are kept in a thick binder, where they’re laminated and covered with notes.
—Alex Haddon, Twin Cities, 15 Dec. 2025
Adjective
The same goes for laminate flooring.
—Tessa Cooper, The Spruce, 13 Jan. 2026
Inside, the Julia offers 27 sq m (290 sq ft) of living space and is finished in a choice of spruce or plywood, along with laminate flooring.
—New Atlas, 12 Jan. 2026
Noun
Granite, quartz, laminate, and ceramic tile countertops are dated, according to designers.
—Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 15 Jan. 2026
This is especially important for hardwood, tile, and laminate floors, where fine grit can act like sandpaper underfoot.
—Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 8 Jan. 2026
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“Laminate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/laminate. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.
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