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- Dictionaryve·neer/vəˈnir/
noun
- 1. a thin decorative covering of fine wood applied to a coarser wood or other material.
verb
- 1. cover (something) with a decorative layer of fine wood: "factories employed cabinetmakers to veneer looking glasses"
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Veneer is a thin sheet of a material, such as wood or plastic, that is glued to another surface for decoration or strength. Learn more about the word history, synonyms, examples, and related terms of veneer.
Veneer is a thin layer of decorative wood or plastic used to cover a cheaper material, or something that hides something unpleasant or unwanted. Learn how to use this word in different contexts and languages with Cambridge Dictionary.
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.
Veneer can mean a thin layer of wood or plastic used to improve the appearance of something, or a superficial and pleasing appearance. Learn more about the word forms, pronunciation, and usage of veneer with Collins English Dictionary.
Veneer is a thin layer of decorative wood or plastic used to cover a cheaper material, or something that hides something unpleasant or unwanted. Learn how to use this word in different contexts and languages with Cambridge Dictionary.
1. 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. 2. a superficial appearance, esp one that is pleasing: a veneer of gentility. 3. any facing material that is applied to a different backing material.
Learn the meaning of veneer as a thin layer of wood or plastic on furniture or a tooth, and as an outer appearance that hides the true nature of somebody/something. See pictures, pronunciation and collocations of veneer.
