plastering

1 of 2

noun

plas·​ter·​ing ˈpla-st(ə-)riŋ 

1

: a coating of or as if of plaster

2

: a decisive defeat

plastering

2 of 2

present participle of plaster entry 2

Synonyms of plastering

Noun

• defeat
• beating
• loss
• licking
• whipping
• trimming
• setback

Examples of plastering in a Sentence

Noun

our team's most recent plastering is just plain sad

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Remaining work includes completing ceiling refinishing; final plastering and painting; flooring and carpet installation; reinstalling lighting and radiant heating systems; reinstalling the organ, pipes and trumpets; and final inspections, cleaning and occupancy approvals. — Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026

There are incredible historical details throughout like original plastering on the wall, antique tiles, vaulted ceiling, and terrazzo floors. — Madeline Weinfield, Architectural Digest, 25 Mar. 2026

However, licensing rules will still apply for work that involves patching, plastering, lathing or repairing a wall in preparation for a mural, as well as for the use of scaffolding that is fixed to a structure. — Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 17 Dec. 2025

So Sung doubled down on his efforts, sending a more urgent follow-up email and plastering LinkedIn with posts about his internship in a bid to get noticed. — Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 7 Oct. 2025

There are a number of free workshops ranging from clay plastering and crochet to book binding. — Lee Sharrock, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025

The space has proper floors now and will soon have electricity, with plastering to follow. — Jack Beresford, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Aug. 2025

Constructed in 1927, the building had a significant number of cracks in walls that needed painting and plastering. — Cleo Krejci, jsonline.com, 11 Apr. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for plastering

• mastering