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veneer

/vɪˈnɪər/ noun · British & US
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What does veneer mean?

noun

A thin layer of material, such as wood or plastic, applied to the surface of something, especially to cover or decorate it. A superficial or artificial appearance of something.

Example

"The furniture had a beautiful veneer of oak wood."

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