lamination

noun

lam·​i·​na·​tion ˌla-mə-ˈnā-shən 

1

: the process of laminating

2

: the state of being laminated

3

: a laminated structure

4

: lamina

5

: a defect in a coin in which a layer of metal appears to have buckled or fallen off during the striking process

a lamination error

Examples of lamination in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Home beauty routines have moved well beyond sheet masks and foot soaks, with LED panels, chemical peels and brow lamination kits all promising salon-level results. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 30 June 2026

Stacking a chemical peel, a retinoid, a new brow lamination kit and an exfoliating body wash in the same week is how irritation, breakouts and chemical burns happen. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 30 June 2026

Sheeted, cut into triangles, and rolled in the tradition of a classic croissant, the pastry reflects precise lamination, reimagined through potato dough to achieve a texture that is both light and savory. — Aly Walansky, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026

The gloves and socks from the Cross Point Gear collection are made using a proprietary 3D lamination process. — ABC News, 8 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1676, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for lamination

• abdication
• aberration
• abjuration
• abnegation
• abrogation
• acceptation
• acclamation
• acclimation
• accusation
• activation
• actuation
• acylation

Medical Definition

lamination

noun

lam·​i·​na·​tion ˌlam-ə-ˈnā-shən 

: a laminated structure or arrangement