Dental veneers are wafer-thin, custom-made shells of tooth-colored materials designed to cover the front surface of teeth to improve your appearance. These shells are bonded to the front of the teeth changing their color, shape, size, or length.
Veneers improve the aesthetics of a smile and/or protect the tooth's surface from damage.
Laminate, on the other hand, is a thin layer that covers only the surface of the tooth and generally used for aesthetic purposes.