laminate

American  

[lam-uh-neyt, lam-uh-neyt, -nit] / ˈlæm əˌneɪt, ˈlæm əˌneɪt, -nɪt /

verb (used with object)

laminated, laminating

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.

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verb (used without object)

laminated, laminating

1. to split into thin layers.

adjective

1. Also composed of or having laminae.

noun

1. a laminated product; lamination.

laminate British  

/ 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

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noun

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

adjective

1. having or composed of lamina; laminated

Other Word Forms

• laminable adjective
• laminator noun
• multilaminate adjective
• nonlaminating adjective

Etymology

Origin of laminate

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

Example Sentences

In his truck he kept laminated photos of all of the kids arranged by age.

From Literature

“Please take a pocket heart,” read one laminated sign.

From Los Angeles Times

From that date the MCC will allow laminated bats - known as Type D bats - made with up to three wooden pieces to be used in open age recreational cricket.

From BBC

The laminated wood product it uses, Green Teak, comes from Thailand.

From BBC

Qnity also makes flexible laminates, which allow circuits to bend and fit on printed circuit boards.

From MarketWatch