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.”

noun

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 notes

In plain EnglishA tough, wipeable laminate surface commonly seen on kitchen counters and retro furniture.

Word forms

formicas plural

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Etymology

Originally a trademarked brand name that became a generic term for this type of laminate.

Rhymes for formica

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Frequently asked questions

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.