drywall

noun

dry·​wall ˈdrī-ˌwȯl How to pronounce drywall (audio)
: a board made of several plies of fiberboard, paper, or felt bonded to a hardened gypsum plaster core and used especially as wallboard

Examples of drywall in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web That’s because new Chief Soccer Officer Khaled El-Ahmad is literally having walls torn down, having a contractor remove the drywall between the Loons’ first-team and academy operations. Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 29 Feb. 2024 The drywall, flooring, windows, doors, roof, electrical work, and plumbing all had to be replaced. Sarah Yang, Sunset Magazine, 31 Jan. 2024 And Hankins explains that any leaks will cause drywall damage after a homeowner moves in, and be a hassle to repair when the house is full of furniture and belongings. Terri Williams, Forbes, 15 Feb. 2024 For instance, textured walls and ceilings or plaster often prove to be difficult for novice drywall finishers. Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024 So Jason punched through it, missed the studs and went straight through both pieces of drywall into the bathroom. Christian D'andrea, The Enquirer, 17 Jan. 2024 Baseboards separating from the walls and damp drywall accumulating mold. Amanda Rabines, Orlando Sentinel, 2 Jan. 2024 Over the past 10 years on Fixer Upper and its spinoffs, Joanna has remained even-keeled, contained and organized, and Chip has often been found goofing around atop a ladder or busting through drywall. Mackenzie Schmidt, Peoplemag, 20 Nov. 2023 The school used dehumidifiers, made holes in drywall to help circulate air, and kept three classrooms out of commission for several days. Thomas Goodwin Smith, Baltimore Sun, 13 Feb. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1950, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of drywall was in 1950

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“Drywall.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/drywall. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

drywall

noun
dry·​wall ˈdrī-ˌwȯl How to pronounce drywall (audio)
: a board made of layers of fiberboard, paper, or felt bonded to a plaster core
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