inlaid

[ in-leyd, in-leyd ]

adjective

1. set into the surface of something:

   an inlaid design on a chest.

2. decorated or made with a design set into the surface:

   an inlaid table.

inlaid

/ ɪnˈleɪd; ˈɪnˌleɪd /

adjective

1. set in the surface, as a design in wood
2. having such a design or inlay

   an inlaid table

Other Words From

• un·inlaid adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of inlaid¹

First recorded in 1590–1600; past participle of inlay

Example Sentences

Blackwell also began exploring the art of marquetry, creating works that often feature inlaid patterns of trees, mushrooms and geometric shapes.

From Los Angeles Times

That untitled 1973 work is a table inlaid with a tile mural depicting an Aztec couple and the Tree of Wisdom.

From Los Angeles Times

“This was the main production case for the Grateful Dead,” says Scriven, brushing his hand reverently over its polished wooden surface, inlaid with the Dead’s 13-point lightning bolt insignia.

From Los Angeles Times

The partnership regularly dispatches cleaners who scrub down the bronze inlaid stars on the Walk of Fame, repair lighting and sweep the streets.

From Los Angeles Times

Three hulking partial wheels of cheese form the backdrop for a veritable bounty of eggs, crab, shrimp and boiled lobster, arranged amid gilded and pewter-topped vessels and silverware inlaid with precious stones.

From Salon

Related Words

• decorate