laminated

American  

[lam-uh-ney-tid] / ˈlæm əˌneɪ tɪd /

adjective

1. formed of or set in thin layers or laminae.

2. constructed of layers of material bonded together.

   laminated wood.

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laminated British  

/ ˈlæmɪˌneɪtɪd /

adjective

1. composed of thin sheets (of plastic, wood, etc) superimposed and bonded together by synthetic resins, usually under heat and pressure

2. covered with a thin protective layer of plastic or synthetic resin

3. another word for laminate

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Other Word Forms

• multilaminated
  adjective
• nonlaminated
  adjective
• unlaminated
  adjective

Etymology

Origin of laminated

First recorded in 1660–70; laminate + -ed ²

Example Sentences

Laminated with cinnamon-cardamom butter, it promises a fragrant sauna when torn apart.

From Salon • Mar. 8, 2026

Laminated glass, he said, helps to prevent people from being thrown from cars in a crash.

From Seattle Times • May 5, 2023

Laminated signs were taped to doors in the clubhouse outlining the basics of the rules in large font.

From Washington Post • Feb. 18, 2023

Laminated pictures showing different hairstyles line the wall, and his clippers and other tools are neatly lined up on the side.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2022

Laminated clays of this sort are generally known as shales; they occur in many formations but are very common in the Carboniferous.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 6, Slice 4 "Cincinnatus" to "Cleruchy" by Various