laminated

adjective

lam·​i·​nat·​ed ˈla-mə-ˌnā-təd How to pronounce laminated (audio)
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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

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Updates will follow on a laminated box set of all five volumes, expected out in time for the holiday gift season. Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025 Additionally, keep a laminated list of emergency contacts with all your important documents and update the list periodically to keep it current. Blankets, sleeping bags, and pillows are all must-haves for a storm shelter. Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 June 2025 Some may have a laminated coating that can crack and split when exposed to heat, and synthetic woods may start to break down as well. Bestreviews, Mercury News, 19 June 2025 The black clutch featuring Schiaparelli’s signature brass keyhole detail is made from laminated calfskin with a lambskin lining. Rachel Flynn, People.com, 29 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for laminated

Word History

First Known Use

1665, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of laminated was in 1665

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“Laminated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/laminated. Accessed 14 Jul. 2025.

Medical Definition

laminated

adjective
lam·​i·​nat·​ed ˈlam-ə-ˌnāt-əd How to pronounce laminated (audio)
: composed or arranged in layers or laminae
laminated membranes

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