veneer — a thin decorative covering of fine wood applied to coarser wood or other material
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a thin decorative covering of fine wood applied to coarser wood or other material
Pronunciation (IPA): /vəˈnɪr/
Example Sentences
- The politician's veneer of caring about the environment quickly cracked when his private jet usage was revealed.
- She maintained a veneer of calm despite the chaos around her.
- The antique dealer's veneer of expertise fooled many customers until someone noticed he couldn't tell Ming from modern.
veneer
NOUN[/vəˈnɪr/]
a thin decorative covering of fine wood applied to coarser wood or other material
The cheap desk hides under a thin veneer of polished walnut.
We need thin wood very near - that's veneer!
As the veneer makes beauty appear, his sincere pride is clear.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From German 'Furnier' meaning a thin sheet of wood used for facing, which comes from French 'fournir' meaning to furnish or provide. The word entered English in the 17th century through woodworking terminology.
Breakdown
veneer (noun) - From German Furnier (thin wood sheet) + French fournir (to furnish) = a thin decorative wood covering or superficial appearance
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📝Examples
“The politician's veneer of caring about the environment quickly cracked when his private jet usage was revealed.”
“She maintained a veneer of calm despite the chaos around her.”
“The antique dealer's veneer of expertise fooled many customers until someone noticed he couldn't tell Ming from modern.”
“The cheap furniture was veneered with expensive-looking wood grain.”
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