1. decorated with pieces of wood, metal, or other materials set into the surface to form a design

Examples

• The antique table had an inlaid marble top with intricate patterns.
• She admired the inlaid mother-of-pearl design on the jewelry box.
• The guitar featured beautiful inlaid abalone around the sound hole.
• The floor was made of oak with inlaid strips of cherry wood.
• His desk had an inlaid leather writing surface.
• The cabinet doors were decorated with inlaid geometric patterns.