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.
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Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 1 Apr. 2026
Salt bread is croissant-esque in taste and form, but is not laminated, or repeatedly folding dough with layers of butter, which creates the croissant’s hallmark flakiness.
—Elena Kadvany, San Francisco Chronicle, 17 Feb. 2026
Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 15 Mar. 2026
What To Use Instead Of Vinegar Look for a pH-neutral cleaner specifically for laminate floors that doesn’t have the strong acidity vinegar has, or simply use plain old soap and warm water to get a sparkling clean.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2026
Community's Choice Awards, Florida Times-Union, 21 Mar. 2026
Gently wipe down the laminate cabinets with the vinegar-water solution.
—Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 15 Mar. 2026
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Verb
The flexible stack can be laminated under existing display or interface assemblies, allowing integration without major redesigns or complex component integration.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 1 Apr. 2026
Salt bread is croissant-esque in taste and form, but is not laminated, or repeatedly folding dough with layers of butter, which creates the croissant’s hallmark flakiness.
—Elena Kadvany, San Francisco Chronicle, 17 Feb. 2026
Adjective
Gently wipe down the laminate cabinets with the vinegar-water solution.
—Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 15 Mar. 2026
What To Use Instead Of Vinegar Look for a pH-neutral cleaner specifically for laminate floors that doesn’t have the strong acidity vinegar has, or simply use plain old soap and warm water to get a sparkling clean.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2026
Noun
Comprehensive flooring expertise Fantastic Floors offers an extensive range of flooring products including carpet, hardwood, laminate, vinyl, tile, and area rugs, all at competitive prices without compromising quality.
—Community's Choice Awards, Florida Times-Union, 21 Mar. 2026
Gently wipe down the laminate cabinets with the vinegar-water solution.
—Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 15 Mar. 2026
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“Laminate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/laminate. Accessed 8 Apr. 2026.
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