Advertisement
Advertisement
veneer
[ vuh-neer ]
noun
- a thin layer of wood or other material for facing or inlaying wood.
- any of the thin layers of wood glued together to form plywood.
- Building Trades. a facing of a certain material applied to a different one or to a type of construction not ordinarily associated with it, as a facing of brick applied to a frame house.
- a superficially valuable or pleasing appearance:
a cruel person with a veneer of kindliness.
Synonyms: , , , ,
verb (used with object)
- to overlay or face (wood) with thin sheets of some material, as a fine wood, ivory, or tortoise shell.
- to face or cover (an object) with any material that is more desirable as a surface material than the basic material of the object; revet.
- to cement (layers of wood veneer) to form plywood.
- to give a superficially valuable or pleasing appearance to.
veneer
/ ɪˈɪə /
noun
- a thin layer of wood, plastic, etc, with a decorative or fine finish that is bonded to the surface of a less expensive material, usually wood
- a superficial appearance, esp one that is pleasing
a veneer of gentility
- any facing material that is applied to a different backing material
- any one of the layers of wood that is used to form plywood
verb
- to cover (a surface) with a veneer
- to bond together (thin layers of wood) to make plywood
- to conceal (something) under a superficially pleasant surface
Derived Forms
- ˈԱ, noun
Other Word Forms
- ·Աİ noun
- ܲv·Ա adjective
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of veneer1
Example Sentences
Besides being too expensive for the trash, it had developed the veneer of a family heirloom.
Over the course of “White Lotus” Season 3, “Sex Education” alumna Wood left an impression on viewers with her performance and her imperfect teeth, which she has publicly embraced amid the growing popularity of veneers.
It’s the face of the cake, the glossy veneer, the carefully crafted crown that covers any flaws and makes a dramatic first impression.
It's actually a painted veneer, presumably because there was not a piece of foil large enough, lest a run on crinkly silver lead to stale sarnies.
Still, even this glossy set of petty tyrants can recognize a creep and a phony in their ranks, sussing which one of their ilk is showing off their veneers for a half-second too long.
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Browse