laminate

[ verb lam-uh-neyt; adjective noun lam-uh-neyt, -nit ]

verb (used with object)

, lam·i·nat·ed, lam·i·nat·ing.

1. to separate or split into thin layers.
2. to form (metal) into a thin plate, as by beating or rolling.
3. to construct from layers of material bonded together.
4. to cover or overlay with laminae.

verb (used without object)

, lam·i·nat·ed, lam·i·nat·ing.

1. to split into thin layers.

adjective

1. Also composed of or having laminae.

noun

1. a laminated product; lamination.

laminate

/ ˈlæmɪnəbəl /

verb

1. tr to make (material in sheet form) by bonding together two or more thin sheets
2. to split or be split into thin sheets
3. tr to beat, form, or press (material, esp metal) into thin sheets
4. tr to cover or overlay with a thin sheet of material

noun

1. a material made by bonding together two or more sheets

adjective

1. having or composed of lamina; laminated

Derived Forms

• laminable, adjective
• ˈlamiˌnator, noun

Other Words From

• lami·nator noun
• multi·lami·nate adjective
• non·lami·nating adjective noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of laminate¹

From the New Latin word lāminātus, dating back to 1660–70. See lamina, -ate ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of laminate¹

C17: from New Latin lāminātus plated

Example Sentences

Chanel Miller has wanted to be a children’s book author and illustrator since the second grade, when she started writing stories that her teacher, Mrs. Thomas, would laminate.

From New York Times

Chanel Miller has wanted to be a children’s book author and illustrator since the second grade, when she started writing stories that her teacher, Mrs. Thomas, would laminate.

From New York Times

In experiments with an advanced composite known as thin-ply carbon fiber laminate, the team demonstrated that layers bonded with nanostitching improved the material's resistance to cracks by up to 60 percent, compared with composites with conventional polymers.

From Science Daily

The only minus is that “Adam” and “Eve” will be displayed behind sheets of clear acrylic laminate, as required by the Simon Museum for virtually all paintings in its collection.

From Los Angeles Times

Quartz and quartzite countertops have become all the rage versus granite, marble or laminate.

From Seattle Times