Noun

Definition: a thin decorative covering of fine wood applied to a coarser wood or other material

Example: The cabinet’s veneer hade chipped over time.

Noun

Definition: an attractive appearance that covers or disguises someone or something’s true nature or feelings

Example: Makima’s seductive veneer hid her manipulative nature.

Verb

Definition: cover or disguise (someone or something’s true nature) with an attractive appearance

Example: For the sake of her family, the eldest daughter tried to veneer her discomfort with the arrangement.