Definition of Veneer
Veneer
ve·neer
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
a covering applied to a surface (usually wood) in order to make more decorative or to protect;
e.g. The veneer applied to the wooden floors made them shiny and bold instead of their prior dull and flat appearance.
(noun)
a facade to hide one's true features or emotions;
e.g. She showed a veneer of tolerance around the rude customers.
(verb)
to cover a surface with decorative wooden layer;
e.g. They wanted to veneer the wardrobe.
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