laminate — to cover with a thin layer of plastic film for protection
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to cover with a thin layer of plastic film for protection
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈlæmɪneɪt/
Example Sentences
- The restaurant menu was laminated so many times it looked like a plastic sandwich.
- Please laminate these certificates before the graduation ceremony.
- My mom laminated my perfect attendance award from kindergarten, and I still have it 20 years later.
laminate
VERB[/ˈlæmɪneɪt/]
to cover with a thin layer of plastic film for protection
a cheerful office worker feeds a document into a large laminating machine that applies clear plastic film. The machine heats and seals the protective layer around the paper as it moves through rollers. Before entering the machine, the document appears vulnerable and plain. After emerging, the same document now has a shiny, protective plastic coating that makes it waterproof and durable. A customer watches with satisfaction as their important certificate gets permanently protected. documents being covered with thin plastic film for protection
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Latin lamina, meaning 'thin layer' or 'plate'. The Romans used this term to describe the technique of stacking thin sheets of metal or wood, which evolved into the modern sense of bonding layers together.
Breakdown
lamina (thin layer, plate) + -ate (verb suffix, indicating to make or treat with). The suffix -ate transforms the noun into a verb meaning to form into laminated layers.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The restaurant menu was laminated so many times it looked like a plastic sandwich.”
“Please laminate these certificates before the graduation ceremony.”
“My mom laminated my perfect attendance award from kindergarten, and I still have it 20 years later.”
“The new laminate countertops look like marble but cost half the price.”
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