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veneer

noun
/vəˈnɪər/

Meaning

A thin decorative covering of fine wood applied to a coarser wood or other material; a superficially attractive appearance.

Example Sentences

The table was covered with a thin veneer of mahogany.

Example Expressions

a veneer of respectability

Synonyms

coating, layer, facade, cover, gloss

Antonyms

core, reality, essence

Collocations

wood veneer, veneer of, veneer finish, veneer layer

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