# laminated

/ˈɫæməˌneɪtəd/ (US) · /lˈæmɪnˌeɪtɪd/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Adjective

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/laminated
Updated: 2026-05-08

## Definition

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.

For teachers: 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.

## Usage notes

- Typically used as an adjective to describe a finished state; often follows a linking verb like 'is' or 'looks'.

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