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

Or the yellow Formica kitchen, with its Pyrex hot plate, wall-mounted radio, original Eames barstools and drop-leaf dining table still intact — all charming throwbacks to a simpler time.

From Los Angeles Times

Aghast at its cramped feel and banal plaster, stucco and Formica surfaces, he enlisted Lautner himself to help make improvements.

From New York Times

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

From Seattle Times

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

“As best we can tell, there’s nowhere near enough supply,” said Formica, of the pork producers.

From Seattle Times