veneer
noun
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Definition of veneer
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
: a thin sheet of a material: such as
a
: a layer of wood of superior value or excellent grain to be glued to an inferior wood
b
: any of the thin layers bonded together to form plywood
c
: a plastic or porcelain coating bonded to the surface of a cosmetically imperfect tooth
2
: a protective or ornamental facing (as of brick or stone)
veneer
verb
veneered;
veneering;
veneers
Definition of veneer (Entry 2 of 2)
1
: to overlay or plate (a surface, as of a common sort of wood) with a thin layer of finer wood for outer finish or decoration
broadly
: to face with a material giving a superior surface
2
: to cover over with a veneer
especially
: to conceal (something, such as a defect of character) under a superficial and deceptive attractiveness
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Synonyms for veneer
Synonyms: Noun
facade (also façade), gloss, window dressing
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Examples of veneer in a Sentence
Noun
a wall with a stone veneer a dresser with mahogany veneerVerb
The cabinet was veneered in oak.
Recent Examples on the Web: Noun
Joss & Main’s Lula Entryway Dog Bed ($394.99) is a stylish multitasking piece of wood veneer furniture with a dog bed and hooks to hang leashes plus your dog’s raincoat and yours. — Jura Koncius, Twin Cities, "Custom wood kennels, memory foam beds: The wild world of modern pet furniture," 28 July 2019 But over time, cracks emerged in the smooth veneer of the Marble promise. — Leah Sottile, Longreads, "Chapter Five: The Remnant," 20 July 2019 Later that same year, Aequitas’ veneer of wealth and respectability also began to crumble. — oregonlive.com, "Aequitas investors score major victory with $234.6 million settlement," 9 July 2019 Flooding from a nearby river, which blanketed the nesting site under a thin veneer of sediment, probably created that bright red line, says Therrien. — Jonathan Lambert, Scientific American, "Ancient Mongolian Nests Show Dinosaurs Protected Their Eggs," 16 July 2019 Pagan rituals celebrating fertility and the life cycle are depicted throughout, and like so many things that can trace their origins back to the early days of civilization, there’s a brutal, violent stain beneath the veneer of rebirth. — Anne Cohen, refinery29.com, "Midsommar Makes Haunting Horror Out Of Sunlight & Flower Crowns," 28 June 2019 Beneath the opaque veneer that cult wineries like Bryant have striven to maintain, is that business model foundering in a changing wine market? — Esther Mobley, SFChronicle.com, "Bryant Estate legal fight offers glimpse into ‘cult’ wineries’ secretive world," 18 June 2019 Familiarity isn’t, by definition, a bad thing, particularly if underneath the pizzazz-y veneer of a stage musical there is the bedrock of lived-in experience. — Rod Stafford Hagwood, sun-sentinel.com, "Review: Broward Center’s ‘A Bronx Tale’ a well-worn story, done well," 12 June 2019 The international human rights regime depends on global cooperation, a veneer of accountability, and American funding. — Anna Lind-guzik, Vox, "I’m a Jewish historian. Yes, we should call border detention centers “concentration camps.”," 20 June 2019Recent Examples on the Web: Verb
Some sported muscle sheaths that swell when exposed to ethanol vapor; others were veneered with a material that shrinks when soaked in a glucose solution. — Sid Perkins, Scientific American, "A New Twist on Artificial Muscles," 11 July 2019 Some sported muscle sheaths that swell when exposed to ethanol vapor; others were veneered with a material that shrinks when soaked in a glucose solution. — Sid Perkins, Scientific American, "A New Twist on Artificial Muscles," 11 July 2019 A stair leads to the spacious main level, with its Brazilian-walnut floors and open red-oak-veneered kitchen bracketed by the living room and dining room, both of which open onto ipe decks. — Aric Chen, ELLE Decor, "Building a Life Together," 31 Oct. 2008These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'veneer.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for veneer
veneer
noun
English Language Learners Definition of veneer
(Entry 1 of 2)
: a thin layer of wood or other material that is attached to the surface of something in order to make it look better
: a way of behaving or appearing that gives other people a false idea of your true feelings or situation
veneer
verbEnglish Language Learners Definition of veneer (Entry 2 of 2)
: to cover (something) with a veneer
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veneer
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Kids Definition of veneer
: a layer of material that provides a finer surface or a stronger structure
veneer
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