laminated

adjective

lam·​i·​nat·​ed ˈla-mə-ˌnā-təd How to pronounce laminated (audio)
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a
: composed of layers of firmly united material
b
: made by bonding or impregnating superposed layers (as of paper, wood, or fabric) with resin and compressing under heat

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Some of the patties come with laminated Haitian-style casements that are burnished in a deep fryer. Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 4 Jan. 2026 The architects decided to upgrade the house with cross-laminated timber, which enabled them to preserve the home’s original volumes, proportions, and minimalist character. New Atlas, 1 Jan. 2026 Recipe Tips From The Test Kitchen The stacking and folding step, usually associated with biscuits or laminated dough, noticeably improves texture, making the strips taller and flakier instead of flat. Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 26 Dec. 2025 As the boat neared the whales, Giles pulled out three laminated sheets from behind the steering wheel. Kelso Harper, Scientific American, 16 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for laminated

Word History

First Known Use

1665, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of laminated was in 1665

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“Laminated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/laminated. Accessed 6 Jan. 2026.

Medical Definition

laminated

adjective
lam·​i·​nat·​ed ˈlam-ə-ˌnāt-əd How to pronounce laminated (audio)
: composed or arranged in layers or laminae
laminated membranes

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