VENEER Definition & Meaning

View synonyms for

veneer

[ vuh-neer ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

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

/ ��ɪˈ��ɪə /

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

Discover More

Derived Forms

��ˈ�Ա��, noun

Discover More

Other 51�Թ� Forms

��·�Ա��İ� noun
�ܲ�v��·�Ա�� adjective

Discover More

51�Թ� History and Origins

Origin of veneer¹

First recorded in 1695–1705; earlier fineering, faneering, from German Fourni(e)rung, Furni(e)rung (from furni(e)ren “to furnish,” from French fournir; furnish ) + -ung -ing ¹

Discover More

51�Թ� History and Origins

Origin of veneer¹

C17: from German furnieren to veneer, from Old French fournir to furnish

Discover More

Example Sentences

Examples have not been reviewed.

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.

From

But in North Macedonia on Tuesday night, when Wales bundled in an added-time equaliser after a conclusion of stupefying drama, that cool veneer disappeared in an instant.

From

Olsen in particular registers the cracks in the veneer of a smart, good yet questioning soul with aplomb.

From

She slated Warwick for using his position as minister to add a "veneer of respectability" to the scam.

From

You managed to maintain that veneer of decency throughout the first year of your time with Louise, but you couldn't maintain it in the early part of 2024.

From

Related 51�Թ�s

Browse