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
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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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Molly Allen, Southern Living, 1 Feb. 2026
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
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
Cori Sears, The Spruce, 30 Jan. 2026
For the best value, choose a laminate flooring with a high Abrasion Class (AC) rating.
—Dan Simms, USA Today, 29 Jan. 2026
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Verb
This is similar to a process that many professional bakers use with butter for laminating pastries.
—Molly Allen, Southern Living, 1 Feb. 2026
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
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
For example, micro-resurfacing kits and epoxy overlays are excellent choices for laminate countertops, and professional re-honing can upgrade the finish of existing natural stone countertops.
—Cori Sears, The Spruce, 30 Jan. 2026
For the best value, choose a laminate flooring with a high Abrasion Class (AC) rating.
—Dan Simms, USA Today, 29 Jan. 2026
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“Laminate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/laminate. Accessed 5 Feb. 2026.
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