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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"
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.
noun. us / vəˈnɪr / uk / vəˈnɪə r/ Add to word list. [ C or U ] a thin layer of decorative wood or plastic used to cover a cheaper material: The closet is made of particle board with a pine veneer. [ S ] something that hides something unpleasant or unwanted: She managed to hide her corrupt dealings under a veneer of respectability.
VENEER meaning: 1 : a thin layer of wood or other material that is attached to the surface of something in order to make it look better; 2 : a way of behaving or appearing that gives other people a false idea of your true feelings or situation usually + of.
Definitions of veneer. noun. coating consisting of a thin layer of superior wood glued to a base of inferior wood. synonyms: veneering. see more. noun. an ornamental coating to a building. synonyms: facing. see more.
2 days ago · 1. singular noun. If you refer to the pleasant way that someone or something appears as a veneer, you are critical of them because you believe that their true, hidden nature is not good. [disapproval] He was able to fool the world with his veneer of education.
noun. /vəˈnɪə (r)/. /vəˈnɪr/. [countable, uncountable] a thin layer of wood or plastic that is stuck to the surface of cheaper wood with glue, especially on a piece of furniture. pine, with a walnut veneer. The chest is solid oak, not veneer. Extra Examples. Oxford Collocations Dictionary.
Definition of veneer noun in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
