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laminate

laminate

11 4.5
A sheet made by sticking two or more layers together to make it stronger and last longer
  • noun
  • /ˈlæməˌneɪt/
translation icon : laminado
  • We chose to install laminate flooring for its durability and stylish appearance.
  • maple laminate

We usually got like some very light brown, maybe grayish, you know, laminate or LVT flooring.

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Examples

  • You should rather use a damp mop to clean your dirty laminate floors after sweeping or vacuuming.

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  • We usually got like some very light brown, maybe grayish, you know, laminate or LVT flooring.

  • If your furniture has laminate tops, specify the brand name and color of the laminate you have chosen.

    Academic text (2004)
  • So we have developed new laminate coating to protect the mirrors.

  • We didn't move, but we replaced our carpet with laminate and had to move everything.

    Blog text (23)
  • See, the cartons contain a thin layer of wax laminate.

  • With the exception of removing carpet, putting in laminate is practically preparation-free.

    Blog text (15)
  • Mexican-style tile, laminate cabinets, halogen lighting, bottomless carpet, two bathrooms.

    Fiction book (1991)
  • The ADA-accessible kitchen features black laminate countertops that are easy to clean.

  • Papers heap and spill across a wide laminate table in the center of the room.

Synonyms

plastic laminate
vslaminate
1 3.7

A hard, easy to clean surface made of layers of plastic for furniture or countertops

is a sheet made by bonding layers to improve strength appearance or durability

Compounds

A hard, easy to clean surface made of layers of plastic for furniture or countertops

How Layered

plywood
43 3.2
laminate
11 4.5
veneer
12 6.8
coating
35 3.4

Surface Forms

laminate singular
laminates plural

Etymology

Laminate comes from the Latin word lamina, which means 'thin plate' or 'layer', giving the image of many thin sheets stacked together. So a laminate is a sheet made by bonding layers to make it stronger, prettier, or more durable.