laminated
/ˈlæmɪneɪtɪd/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈlæmɪneɪtɪd/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈla-mə-ˌnā-təd/ (ame, mw)
laminated — adjective
- laminatedpositive
- more laminatedcomparative
- most laminatedsuperlative
1. sealed inside clear plastic so it stays protected from water, dirt, or tearing
sealed inside clear plastic so it stays protected from water, dirt, or tearing
Putri kept her laminated museum pass in the front pocket.
common object: laminated pass
The waiter wiped the laminated menu after the children spilled juice.
Meera hung a laminated classroom chart beside the whiteboard.
Christopher found his laminated fishing license still dry after the storm.
- sealed
often broader; not always specifically covered with protective plastic
- plastic-coated
more technical and less common in everyday use
- uncoated
used when no protective outer layer has been added
用法筆記
Usually describes paper items, cards, menus, or signs that have been sealed in plastic.
2. made from several thin sheets or pieces that are pressed together into one solid
made from several thin sheets or pieces that are pressed together into one solid part
Asher chose laminated wood for the kitchen shelves.
material noun: laminated wood
The studio door used laminated glass to reduce the road noise.
Hamza carried the laminated board into the workshop for cutting.
Mira preferred laminated panels because they stayed flat in damp weather.
- solid
emphasizes being made from one piece rather than combined layers
用法筆記
Usually describes materials such as wood, glass, or panels, not small paper items.