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Definition of laminator

laminator

/ˈlæmɪneɪtər/
lam · i · na · tor
Plural:laminators
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laminator Lexical Profile

laminator Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A machine or device that applies a protective plastic film to both sides of paper, cards, or other flat materials, typically using heat and pressure.

Example

"The teacher ran the classroom flashcards through the laminator so they would last the entire school year."

2

A worker or technician who operates laminating machinery or bonds layers of material, such as wood, fiberglass, or plastic, together in manufacturing.

Example

"The boatyard hired an experienced fiberglass laminator to construct the new hulls."

• Rhymes for laminator

• Nearby Words

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laminated
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lamp
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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the early 20th century from the verb 'laminate' (derived from Latin 'lamina', meaning 'thin plate' or 'layer') combined with the agent suffix '-or'.

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