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Definition of formica

formica

/fɔːrˈmaɪkə/
for · mi · ca
Plural:formicas
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• noun

1

A durable, heat-resistant plastic laminate used extensively to surface kitchen countertops, tables, and cabinetry (often capitalized as a trademark).

Example

"The retro diner still featured its original pastel-colored Formica tables and chrome barstools."

2

A large taxonomic genus of ants in the family Formicidae, commonly known as wood ants, mound ants, or field ants, native to wooded and grassland habitats across the Northern Hemisphere.

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former
formerly
formfitting
formica
formidable
formidably
formless

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Formica. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/formica
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