noun
formica
fawr-MEYE-kuh
noun
1
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.
Word Forms
formicas plural
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Etymology
Originally a trademarked brand name that became a generic term for this type of laminate.