Veneer

What “Veneer” means

Noun

1. A thin decorative covering of fine material (usually wood) applied to coarser wood or other material.
2. An attractive appearance that covers or disguises one's true nature or feelings, the veneer of culture.
3. A layer of material placed over a tooth.

Verb

1. To apply veneer to.
2. To disguise with apparent goodness.

Where the word comes from

From German Furnier, from furnieren (“to inlay, cover with a veneer”), from French fournir (“to furnish, accomplish”), from Middle French fornir, from Old French fornir, furnir (“to furnish”), from Old Frankish frumjan (“to provide”), from Proto-Germanic *frumjaną (“to further, promote”). Cognate with Old High German frumjan, frummen (“to accomplish, execute, provide”), Old English fremian (“to promote, perform”). More at furnish.

Business name ideas with “Veneer”

Industries where “Veneer” fits

We suggest this word for 2 business types and industries, including:

• Hardwood Veneer and Plywood Manufacturing
• Softwood Veneer and Plywood Manufacturing