laminate Meaning & Definition
What Does Laminate Mean?
Laminate is a verb that means To assemble from thin sheets glued together to make a thicker sheet. It is also used to mean To cover (something flat, usually paper) in adhesive protective plastic. As a noun, it means Material formed of thin sheets glued together. As an adjective, it means Consisting of, or covered with, laminae, or thin plates, scales, or layers, one over another; laminated.
Word Facts for Laminate
| Part of speech | verb, noun, adjective |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈlæmɪneɪt/ |
| Plural | laminates |
| Verb forms | laminates, laminating, laminated |
Laminate Definition (Verb)
- To assemble from thin sheets glued together to make a thicker sheet.
We'll laminate the piece of wood with grain going in different directions to make a really strong hull for the boat.
- To cover (something flat, usually paper) in adhesive protective plastic.
We laminated the printouts so we could use them as signage.
- To form (metal etc.) into a thin plate, as by rolling.
- To cause to separate into thin plates or layers; to divide into thin plates.
Laminate as a Noun
- Material formed of thin sheets glued together.
Laminate as an Adjective
- Consisting of, or covered with, laminae, or thin plates, scales, or layers, one over another; laminated.
Verb
- To assemble from thin sheets glued together.
We'll laminate the piece of wood with grain going in different directions to make a really strong hull for the boat.
- To form, as metal, into a thin plate, as by rolling.
Synonyms of Laminate
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Laminate synonyms and antonyms →Laminate in a Sentence
We'll laminate the piece of wood with grain going in different directions to make a really strong hull for the boat.
We laminated the printouts so we could use them as signage.
Word Forms & Grammar
laminate (third-person singular simple present laminates, present participle laminating, simple past and past participle laminated)
laminate (countable and uncountable, plural laminates)
laminate (not comparable)
Words That Rhyme With Laminate
Origin of Laminate
First attested in 1666; borrowed from New Latin laminātus, perfect passive participle of laminō (attested since the first quarter of the 16th century), from Latin lāmina (“thin sheet of metal/other material”), see -ate (etymology 1, 2 and 3).
Common Questions About Laminate
Is laminate a verb or a noun?
Laminate is mainly used as a verb, but it can also be used as a noun and an adjective.
What is the plural of laminate?
The plural of laminate is laminates.
What is the past tense of laminate?
The past tense of laminate is laminated. The present participle is laminating.