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Definition veneer in American English

veneer noun

noun
/vəˈnɪr/
1

a thin layer of wood or plastic that covers something made of an inexpensive material and improves its appearance

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2

a pleasant appearance, or a polite way of behaving that is not sincere

Example

the veneer of politeness between competitors

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Definition veneer in American English