lam·i·nate
ˈla-mə-ˌnāt 
laminated; laminating
1
: to roll or compress into a thin plate
2
: to separate into laminae
3
a
: to make (something, such as a windshield) by uniting superposed layers of one or more materials
b
: to unite (layers of material) by an adhesive or other means
: to divide into laminae
lam·i·nate
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1
: consisting of laminae
2
: bearing or covered with laminae
lam·i·nate
ˈla-mə-nət
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: a product made by laminating
Examples of laminate in a Sentence
Noun
The kitchen counters are made of plastic laminate.
Recent Examples on the Web
Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 17 July 2024
Denim waste was layered on top and laminated with a binder.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 5 July 2024
Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Aug. 2024
The two-bedroom guesthouse is newly constructed with A/C and splashes of tile in the kitchen, but also showcases gray-brown laminate floors in the listing photos.
—Jack Flemming, Los Angeles Times, 9 Aug. 2024
Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Aug. 2024
The gray laminate floors were actually luxury vinyl planks, the landlord assured her.
—Jack Flemming, Los Angeles Times, 9 Aug. 2024
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Verb
Both suspects fled with the money in a black Nissan Pathfinder with a paper laminated Pennsylvania license plate LLN-2328, according to police.
—Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 17 July 2024
Denim waste was layered on top and laminated with a binder.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 5 July 2024
Adjective
Cons: While more moisture-resistant than solid hardwood flooring, laminate flooring is still susceptible to some water damage when exposed to flooding.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Aug. 2024
The two-bedroom guesthouse is newly constructed with A/C and splashes of tile in the kitchen, but also showcases gray-brown laminate floors in the listing photos.
—Jack Flemming, Los Angeles Times, 9 Aug. 2024
Noun
Cost: The average cost of laminate is $3–$15 per square foot.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Aug. 2024
The gray laminate floors were actually luxury vinyl planks, the landlord assured her.
—Jack Flemming, Los Angeles Times, 9 Aug. 2024
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“Laminate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/laminate. Accessed 19 Aug. 2024.
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