1. a machine that covers documents or other materials with a thin protective plastic film

Examples

• The teacher used the laminator to protect the classroom posters.
• We need to buy a new laminator for the office.
• She fed the document through the laminator carefully.
• The library’s laminator broke down last week.
• This laminator can handle papers up to 11 inches wide.
• After laminating, the menu will be waterproof and durable.