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

No Gracie at Christmas TarQwyn sent the Hirons a sign template of her own creation, with specifications for size, thickness of paper and lamination. —Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 17 Jan. 2026

Some jackets also have an outer layer of lamination that keeps water and cold air out, and a woven pattern that seals any paths heat might leak through around the cuffs, hems, flaps and collars. —Longji Cui, The Conversation, 26 Dec. 2025

Items in this file include puff pastry, macarons, croissants, and anything else involving lamination. —Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Dec. 2025

Samsung is supplying the inner display panel, but Apple has been heavily involved in deciding the panel's design, materials, and lamination method, the report adds. —PC Magazine, 27 Nov. 2025

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