noun
A thin layer of wood or another material attached to a surface, often for decoration.
The table has a beautiful walnut veneer.
Common phrases & grammar
wood veneer · veneer finish
American English
How to pronounce veneer
noun · verbB2
vuhNEER
/vəˈniɹ/
2 syllables · Stress the second syllable.
A thin layer of wood or another material attached to a surface, often for decoration.
Practice out loudMeanings & examples
nounless common
A covering put on the front of a tooth to improve its appearance.
She decided to get veneers for her front teeth.
Common phrases & grammar
porcelain veneers · get veneers
noun
An outward appearance that hides a person's real feelings or intentions.
His calm veneer disappeared during the argument.
Common phrases & grammar
a veneer of politeness · a thin veneer
verbtechnicalless common
To cover a surface with a thin layer of wood or another material.
The cabinet was veneered with dark oak.
Good to know
As a verb, veneer is often followed by with.
Common phrases & grammar
veneer a surface · veneer something with wood