plywood

[plahy-wood]

noun

1. a material used for various building purposes, consisting usually of an odd number of layers of wood veneer glued over each other, such that the wood grain of each layer is perpendicular to the layers surrounding it.

plywood

/ ˈplaɪˌwʊd /

noun

1. a structural board consisting of an odd number of thin layers of wood glued together under pressure, with the grain of one layer at right angles to the grain of the adjoining layer

Word History and Origins

Origin of plywood¹

First recorded in 1905–10; ply ² + wood ¹

Example Sentences

“I mean, they made the first plastic chair. They made the first molded plywood chair. They were the first to use aluminum in a certain way.”

From Los Angeles Times

She, her son and husband were held captive by a man who forced them into a closet and boarded up the doors with plywood.

From Los Angeles Times

Using cable ties for quick installation and easy removal, the signs are made by painting plywood before printing and applying custom vinyl stickers.

From BBC

They launched one of India's earliest plywood factories in a shed behind the two homes.

From BBC

The puppets are made from upscaled and recyclable materials – primarily cardboard and plywood – with a focus on biodegradable and organic materials.

From BBC