Formica

American  

[fawr-mahy-kuh] / fɔrˈmaɪ kə /

Trademark.

1. a brand of thermosetting plastic, usually used in transparent or printed sheets as a chemicalproof and heatproof covering for furniture, wall panels, etc.

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Formica British  

/ fɔːˈmaɪkə /

noun

1. any of various laminated plastic sheets, containing melamine, used esp for heat-resistant surfaces that can be easily cleaned

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Example Sentences

Those avocado green appliances, Formica countertops, and linoleum floors were just as crappy as they appear in those sitcom reruns.

From Barron's • Mar. 14, 2026

What Verzosa loves most about sitting at the worn orange Formica counter at Oriental Mart is that “vibe.”

From Seattle Times • Dec. 7, 2023

The chandeliers, Formica tables and straight-backed chairs of the Club have remained largely unchanged since it was set up more than 70 years ago.

From BBC • Aug. 28, 2023

The diamond shape, painted on a round Formica tabletop, shifts between describing a pyramid and a politely folded napkin.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2023

The red-and-yellow straw carpet covered the center of the room, and the honey-colored Formica cupboard divided the space into a living room and kitchen.

From "Tasting the Sky" by Ibtisam Barakat