laminated

adjective

lam·​i·​nat·​ed ˈla-mə-ˌnā-təd How to pronounce laminated (audio)
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a
: composed of layers of firmly united material
b
: made by bonding or impregnating superposed layers (as of paper, wood, or fabric) with resin and compressing under heat

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Often this meant handing over cash for some laminated product slapped together by amateurs in a dorm room or head shop. Kaja Andric, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2025 However, experts recommend using laminated wood flooring rather than hardwood, as laminated wood is less likely to shrink, crack, or otherwise be damaged by the heat. Ann Hoke, The Tennessean, 29 Sep. 2024 Alternatives like cross—laminated timber—made by gluing together layers of wooden panels at right angles—are quickly gaining popularity and can resist both fire and earthquakes well, says Raskin. Natalie Donback, TIME, 17 Feb. 2025 These panels are made of multilayered laminated glass that will allow natural light to penetrate deep into the interior, creating a soft interplay of light and shadow intended to enhance the museum's atmosphere. New Atlas, 21 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for laminated

Word History

First Known Use

1665, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of laminated was in 1665

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“Laminated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/laminated. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.

Medical Definition

laminated

adjective
lam·​i·​nat·​ed ˈlam-ə-ˌnāt-əd How to pronounce laminated (audio)
: composed or arranged in layers or laminae
laminated membranes

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