Laminated
/ˈlæmɪneɪtɪd/
Definitions
2 meaningsCovered with a thin layer, often a plastic film, for protection or preservation.
/ˈlæmɪneɪtɪd/
Covered with a protective layer
The restaurant menu was laminated to make it waterproof and durable.
💡 Simply: Imagine your favorite drawing getting covered in a clear, plastic sheet to keep it safe. That drawing is now laminated, which means it's protected!
👶 For kids: When something is laminated, it has a clear plastic cover to keep it safe from getting ruined.
More Examples
Her laminated driver's license was valid for another five years.
He bought a laminated map for his trip to easily follow the route.
How It's Used
"The laminated photograph was protected from water damage."
"We use laminated documents in the office to preserve the documents."
Having been covered with a protective layer, typically by pressing a thin sheet of material onto the surface.
/ˈlæmɪneɪtɪd/
Having undergone lamination
The flooring was laminated to increase its durability.
💡 Simply: Something that's laminated has already gone through the process of being covered with that protective sheet. Just think: 'This document *has been laminated* - all safe!'
👶 For kids: If something has been laminated, that means someone has put a clear plastic cover on it.
More Examples
All the important documents were laminated and put in a safe place.
The wooden table was laminated to protect it from spills.
How It's Used
"The wood was laminated with a veneer for a more attractive appearance."
"The documents were laminated to make them last longer."
From the Latin word 'lamina,' meaning 'thin plate' or 'layer,' which gave rise to the verb 'laminate' in the 19th century, referring to the process of layering materials.
The use of 'laminate' and 'laminated' became increasingly common with the industrialization and the development of various materials and production processes.
Memory tip
Think of a 'layer' (lamina) protecting the object.
Word Origin
"thin plate, layer"