veneering

[ vuh-neer-ing ]

noun

1. the process, act, or craft of applying veneers.
2. material applied as a veneer.
3. the surface formed by the application of veneers.
4. a superficial covering, display, or appearance:

   a veneering of civilization.

veneering

/ vɪˈnɪərɪŋ /

noun

1. material used as veneer or a veneered surface
2. rare.
   a superficial show

Word History and Origins

Origin of veneering¹

First recorded in 1700–10; veneer + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

A renovation in 2000 had tried to make the still-open parts of the site more traditionally Moroccan, veneering the concrete with green tile and carved wooden panels.

From New York Times

“They did machine carving and a lot of intricate veneering and finishing.”

From Washington Times

Saco and his team of highly skilled artisans perform a wide range of museum-quality work, from the simplest cosmetic touch-ups and refinishing to caning, inlay, veneering, upholstery and recreation of missing parts.

From Washington Times

We have one man in veneering and we used to have three.

From BBC

Another falsity in furniture is veneering—a practice which should be wholly abandoned.

From Project Gutenberg