noun
formica
fawr-MEYE-kuh
Formica (noun) means a hard, heat-resistant laminate used to cover kitchen counters and furniture surfaces. Example: “The diner's tables were topped with old-fashioned red Formica.”
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A hard, heat-resistant laminate used to cover kitchen counters and furniture surfaces.
"The diner's tables were topped with old-fashioned red Formica."
How to use formica
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA tough, wipeable laminate surface commonly seen on kitchen counters and retro furniture.
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Word forms
- Plural
- formicas
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Etymology
Originally a trademarked brand name that became a generic term for this type of laminate.
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What does “formica” mean?
The word “formica” means a hard, heat-resistant laminate used to cover kitchen counters and furniture surfaces. In plain terms, a tough, wipeable laminate surface commonly seen on kitchen counters and retro furniture.
How do you pronounce “formica”?
“Formica” is pronounced fawr-MEYE-kuh (/fɔɹˈmaɪkə/ in IPA).
How do you use “formica” in a sentence?
Here is “formica” used in a sentence: “The diner's tables were topped with old-fashioned red Formica.”
What part of speech is “formica”?
“Formica” is a noun.
