Word
laminated
Phoneticslam·i·nat·ed
US/ˈɫæməˌneɪtəd/
UK/lˈæmɪnˌeɪtɪd/
Definition
adj. covered with a thin layer of plastic to protect it and keep it clean. You often do this to important papers or menus so they do not get wet or torn.
adj. covered with a thin, protective layer of plastic or another material; composed of several layers bonded together. Often used attributively to describe documents or surfaces.
Examples
“The restaurant has laminated menus that are easy to clean.”
“Please make sure the safety instructions are laminated so they remain readable even if they get wet.”
“The architect specified laminated glass for the storefront to ensure that the panels would remain intact even if the surface were to crack under pressure.”
Examples
simple
“The restaurant has laminated menus that are easy to clean.”
contextual
“Please make sure the safety instructions are laminated so they remain readable even if they get wet.”
complex
“The architect specified laminated glass for the storefront to ensure that the panels would remain intact even if the surface were to crack under pressure.”
Usage
Typically used as an adjective to describe a finished state; often follows a linking verb like 'is' or 'looks'.
Real-World Examples
“The papers are original copies that were later laminated, Dunlap notes.” “Some of the 30 or so early-bird diners sit on stools, sipping green tea and poring over laminated menus.” Domain
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