Veneer

A veneer is a thin covering over something. More specifically, it may refer to:

Wood veneer, a term used in architecture and woodworking
Veneer (dentistry), a thin layer of restorative material
Masonry veneer, a layer of masonry such as bricks or stone used as building cladding and not imparting any structural strength to the wall.
Veneer (album) is an album by Swedish singer/songwriter José González