veneer
noun
a thin layer of wood or other material for facing or inlaying wood.
veneers
Example Sentences
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"If you're building a new home, on plywood, if you're replacing your floor, on veneers, if you're getting married, on cut flowers, if you're going out fishing, on fishing poles," he said.
From BBC ● Aug. 25, 2026
The material can also be used on exposed dentine, creating an enamel-like coating that helps reduce tooth sensitivity and improves how restorations, such as fillings or veneers, bond to the tooth surface.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 6, 2025
The LED headlights, less blinding in the glare of the afternoon, lit up the grill like high-octane veneers.
From Slate ● Jun. 22, 2025
Over the course of “White Lotus” Season 3, “Sex Education” alumna Wood left an impression on viewers with her performance and her imperfect teeth, which she has publicly embraced amid the growing popularity of veneers.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 14, 2025
Whenever we first opened its door at the top of the creaky narrow stairs we smelled the fresh veneers of pine oil and bleach and lemon balm.
From "Native Speaker" by Chang-rae Lee
