inlaid
adjective
in·laid
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Definition of inlaid
1a
: set into a surface in a decorative design
tables with inlaid marble
b
: decorated with a design or material set into a surface
a table with an inlaid top
2
of linoleum
: having a design that goes all the way through to the backing
Examples of inlaid in a Sentence
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Living spaces downstairs feature travertine tile floors with an inlaid contrast pattern. — Bang Staff And Correspondents, The Mercury News, "Sponsored: Bay-front living at Harbor Bay’s edge," 29 July 2019 In nearly 9,000 square feet, there are six bedrooms, seven bathrooms, a center-island kitchen, movie theater with tiered seating and formal dining room with custom inlaid floors. — Jack Flemming, Los Angeles Times, "Former Charger Darren Sproles puts Poway mansion on the market," 22 July 2019 Parquet is the term for floors made of inlaid wood, arranged in a geometric pattern. — Hadley Keller, House Beautiful, "Parquet Flooring: What Exactly Is it?," 15 Apr. 2019 In this evening’s show, for instance, what might have looked like a printed interpretation of Egyptian tomb paintings was actually highly detailed feather marquetry—like inlaid puzzle pieces. — Amy Verner, Vogue, "Vogue Got an Exclusive Tour of Chanel’s Ateliers While Tonight’s Métiers d’Art Collection Was Being Made," 5 Dec. 2018 This also allowed him to build his own grand palace complex with walls of inlaid glass and intricate mosaics. — Kiona N. Smith, Ars Technica, "Medieval artisans built a glass-walled palace in the desert," 31 Aug. 2018 The ship’s been turned into a slightly gimmicky family attraction, but retains much of its old-world dignity: The promenade deck features original details and inlaid-wood paneling. — Rico Gagliano, WSJ, "3 Quick Escapes From Los Angeles," 1 Aug. 2018 The public spaces have decidedly Arabian touches like inlaid tables, lanterns, and keyhole doorways. — Laura Ratliff, Condé Nast Traveler, "35 Best Hotels in Dubai," 4 Mar. 2018 The daybed is Swedish — a beautiful sculpture with beautiful inlaid woods, floating there. — Mimi Read, House Beautiful, "Benjamin Dhong on Layering Texture and Color," 11 Aug. 2014These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'inlaid.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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inlaid
adjective
English Language Learners Definition of inlaid
: set into the surface of something in a decorative pattern
: decorated with an inlaid design
See the full definition for inlaid in the English Language Learners Dictionary
inlaid
adjective
in·laid
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Kids Definition of inlaid
1
: set into a surface in a decorative pattern
an inlaid design
2
: decorated with a design or material set into a surface
an inlaid table