How Do You Spell VENEER?

Pronunciation: [vɛnˈi͡ə] (IPA)

The spelling of the word "veneer" can be explained using its IPA phonetic transcription. The first syllable "vee" is pronounced as /viː/ with a long "ee" sound. The second syllable "neer" is pronounced as /nɪər/ with a "n" and "eer" sound. The word is often misspelled as "venere", "venneer" or "vineer", but its correct spelling is "veneer". "Veneer" refers to a thin layer of material, typically wood, used to cover a surface for decorative or protective purposes.

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VENEER Meaning and Definition

  1. Veneer is a noun that refers to a thin layer of decorative material, such as wood, plastic, or stone, applied to the surface of an object to enhance its appearance. It is derived from the French term "venir", meaning "to come", suggesting the purpose of this covering is to make something seem more appealing or valuable than it actually is.

    Often used in the context of furniture, veneer is commonly seen in the form of thin sheets that are glued onto the surface of a solid piece of wood to create an aesthetically pleasing finish. This practice allows for the use of less expensive wood underneath, such as plywood or particleboard, while still giving the appearance of a higher-quality material. Additionally, veneer can be found in the realm of dentistry, where it is used to improve the appearance of teeth by covering the front surface with a thin layer of porcelain or composite resin.

    Beyond furniture and dentistry, the concept of veneer can also be applied metaphorically to describe surface-level appearances that may be misleading or deceptive. In this sense, it refers to a superficial layer that hides the true nature, character, or quality of something. The term "veneer" suggests a delicate and fragile covering that can easily be damaged or removed to reveal what lies beneath.

  2. • To overlay or plate with a thin layer of fine wood for outer finish or decoration.
    • A thin sheet of a more valuable and ornamental wood for overlaying an inferior kind.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

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Etymology of VENEER

The word "veneer" originated from the French word "fournir", meaning "to furnish". In the 17th century, the French term "fournir" evolved into "furnir" in English, which referred to the process of applying a thin layer of decorative material, such as wood, to a lower-quality base. Over time, "furnir" transformed into "veneer", which is now used to describe a thin layer of attractive material applied to the surface of furniture or other objects.

Similar spelling words for VENEER

Plural form of VENEER is VENEERS

Conjugate verb Veneer

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have veneered
you would have veneered
he/she/it would have veneered
we would have veneered
they would have veneered
I would have veneer
you would have veneer
he/she/it would have veneer
we would have veneer
they would have veneer

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been veneering
you would have been veneering
he/she/it would have been veneering
we would have been veneering
they would have been veneering

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would veneer
you would veneer
he/she/it would veneer
we would veneer
they would veneer

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be veneering
you would be veneering
he/she/it would be veneering
we would be veneering
they would be veneering

FUTURE

I will veneer
you will veneer
he/she/it will veneer
we will veneer
they will veneer

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be veneering
you will be veneering
he/she/it will be veneering
we will be veneering
they will be veneering

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have veneered
you will have veneered
he/she/it will have veneered
we will have veneered
they will have veneered

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been veneering
you will have been veneering
he/she/it will have been veneering
we will have been veneering
they will have been veneering

IMPERATIVE

you veneer
we let´s veneer

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to veneer

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was veneering
you were veneering
he/she/it was veneering
we were veneering
they were veneering

PAST PARTICIPLE

veneered

PAST PERFECT

I had veneered
you had veneered
he/she/it had veneered
we had veneered
they had veneered

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been veneering
you had been veneering
he/she/it had been veneering
we had been veneering
they had been veneering

PRESENT

I veneer
you veneer
he/she/it veneers
we veneer
they veneer

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am veneering
you are veneering
he/she/it is veneering
we are veneering
they are veneering

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

veneering

PRESENT PERFECT

I have veneered
you have veneered
he/she/it has veneered
we have veneered
they have veneered

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been veneering
you have been veneering
he/she/it has been veneering
we have been veneering
they have been veneering

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it veneer

SIMPLE PAST

I veneered
you veneered
he/she/it veneered
we veneered
they veneered

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