Definition

A person who creates and attaches thin layers of material, often wood, to surfaces for decoration or protection.

Example

The veneerer skillfully applied the wood veneer to the furniture, giving it a beautiful finish.

Conversation

I just met a really interesting veneerer at the woodworking fair.

Oh really? What did he say about his work?

He explained how he creates beautiful finishes for furniture as a veneerer.

That sounds fascinating! I’d love to see some of his projects.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Veneerer → It is formed from "veneer" (from Middle French *veneer*, meaning a thin layer of wood) and "-er" (meaning a person who). A veneer is a person who applies a thin layer of material, often to enhance appearance.

Memory Tip

Think of a person who applies a thin layer ('veneer') to something — the '-er' indicates that this is a person doing the action.

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