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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Each abode will be decked out in cross-laminated timber, marine-grade stainless steel, glass, and advanced composites—all of which SWD is well-versed in. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 15 Oct. 2025 These pastries are made from laminated dough, rolled thin, sprinkled with sugar and baked until crisp, golden and flaky. Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 1 Oct. 2025 Meanwhile, Gregg Donovan, who donned a black top hat and red blazer, carried a laminated sign welcoming Kimmel back. Sarah Whitten,gabriel Cortés, CNBC, 23 Sep. 2025 Best known for his monumental laminated glass sculptures embedded with layered imagery and paint to create intricate three-dimensional collages, Dustin Yellin’s Werner’s Crater (2025), a collage and acrylic on canvas, unveils a new perspective into his multidisciplinary practice. Natasha Gural, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for laminated

Word History

First Known Use

1665, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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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 21 Oct. 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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