/
vɪˈnɪə/
n.
- a thin decorative covering of fine wood applied to a coarser wood or other material.
▸a layer of wood used to make plywood.
- an attractive appearance that covers or disguises someone or something's true nature or feelings:
her veneer of composure cracked a little.
v.
[
usu. as adj. veneered]
cover with a veneer.
Derivative
Etymology
C18 (orig. as fineer): from Ger. furni(e)ren, from OFr. fournir ‘furnish’.