Veneer

Pronunciation: /vəˈnɪr/

Definitions of veneer

noun a thin decorative covering of fine wood applied to a coarser wood or other material

Example Sentences

A1 The table had a shiny veneer on top.

A2 She applied a thin veneer of paint to the wooden surface.

B1 The politician's friendly demeanor was just a veneer to hide his true intentions.

B2 The company used a veneer of eco-friendliness to attract environmentally conscious consumers.

C1 Underneath his charming veneer, he was actually a very manipulative person.

C2 The artist carefully selected a veneer of marble to create a stunning sculpture.

Examples of veneer in a Sentence

formal The furniture was finished with a beautiful veneer to give it a polished look.

informal I love how the veneer on this table makes it look so fancy.

slang That car may look nice on the outside, but it's just a veneer for all the problems it has.

figurative His charming smile was just a veneer hiding the sadness in his eyes.

Grammatical Forms of veneer

• past tense: veneered
• plural: veneers
• comparative: more veneer
• superlative: most veneer
• present tense: veneers
• future tense: will veneer
• perfect tense: have veneered
• continuous tense: is veneering
• singular: veneer
• positive degree: veneer
• infinitive: to veneer
• gerund: veneering
• participle: veneered

Origin and Evolution of veneer

First Known Use: 1702 year

Language of Origin: Middle French

Story behind the word: The word 'veneer' originated from the Middle French word 'fournir' meaning 'to furnish'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the context of applying a thin layer of fine wood to a lower-quality base, the term 'veneer' has evolved to also describe a superficial or deceptive appearance or display.