laminate
/ˈlæmɪneɪt/
noun
- A material made by bonding together two or more layers, often used for countertops, floors, or furniture.
- We chose a wood-look laminate for the living room floor.
- This laminate resists scratches and stains better than real wood.
- The kitchen counter is made of a durable laminate.
adjective
- Made of or consisting of layers bonded together.
- Laminate materials are often lighter than solid wood.
- They used a laminate sheet for the tabletop.
- The laminate flooring is easy to install.
verb
- To cover something with a thin layer of plastic or other material for protection or decoration.
- You can laminate your artwork to keep it from tearing.
- I will laminate this menu so it doesn't get dirty.
- They laminate the ID cards to make them last longer.
- To make something by bonding together layers of material, such as wood or plastic.
- Engineers laminate carbon fiber to build lightweight bicycle frames.
- They laminate layers of glass and plastic to create safety windows.
- The factory uses heat and pressure to laminate sheets of wood for flooring.